deserving — English Dictionary

Adjective

1. Worthy of reward or praise; meritorious.

   Examples

   the deserving poor

2. Meriting, worthy (reward, punishment etc.)

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   In the midst of a world war many centenaries pass unnoticed, but one which fell on August 2, namely, the opening of Fenchurch Street station, is deserving of record.

Noun

1. desert, merit

   Examples

   I here understand that value which every man puts upon his own deservings from the publick

Adjective

1. (often used ironically) worthy of being treated in a particular way

   Synonyms

   worth

   Examples

   an idea worth considering

   the deserving poor

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   a deserving cause