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deserving

adjectivemasculine/feminineformaluncommon/mɨ.ɾɨ.sɨ.ˈdoɾ/me·re·ce·dor

Definition

1

Worthy of something; having merit to receive.

Usage examples

The athlete was considered deserving of the gold medal.
His work is deserving of the highest praise.

Common combinations

deserving of praisedeserving of attentiondeserving of an awardto be deserving