Word
deserving
Phoneticsde·serv·ing
US/dɪˈzɝvɪŋ/
UK/dɪzˈɜːvɪŋ/
Definition
adj. worthy of receiving something good, like help, money, or a prize, because of good behavior or hard work.
adj. meriting reward, assistance, or praise due to intrinsic merit or virtuous conduct.
Examples
“The charity helps deserving families in the local area.”
“After working overtime for three months, she felt she was deserving of a long holiday.”
“The committee struggled to allocate the limited scholarship funds among so many deserving candidates, all of whom demonstrated exceptional academic potential and financial need.”
Examples
simple
“The charity helps deserving families in the local area.”
contextual
“After working overtime for three months, she felt she was deserving of a long holiday.”
complex
“The committee struggled to allocate the limited scholarship funds among so many deserving candidates, all of whom demonstrated exceptional academic potential and financial need.”
Usage
Often used before a noun like 'cause', 'winner', or 'student'.
Real-World Examples
“Rangers were good, and clearly deserving of the win, but they didn't quite hit the levels of ruthlessness of a week ago at Ibrox.” “He says his former striker Harry Kane, who is at Bayern Munich, would be a deserving winner of this year’s Ballon d’Or.” Synonyms
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