Deserving Definition
dĭ-zûrvĭng
adjective
Having merit; worthy of aid, a reward, etc.
A deserving student.
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Worthy (of)
A subject most deserving of attention.
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Worthy of reward or praise; meritorious.
The deserving poor.
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noun
Desert; merit or demerit.
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verb
Present participle of deserve.
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