Word: deserving
Phonetic:
/dɪˈzɜːvɪŋ/
Listen:
To be entitled to, as a result of past actions; to be worthy to have. Example: After playing so well, the team really deserved their win.
To earn, win.
To reward, to give in return for service.
To serve; to treat; to benefit.
Desert, merit
Worthy of reward or praise; meritorious Example: the deserving poor
Meriting, worthy (reward, punishment etc.)
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