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deserving

UK
/dɪˈzɜːvɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈzɜrvɪŋ/

Translations

deservingadjective
more deserving
Comp.
most deserving
Super.
UK
/dɪˈzɜː.vɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈzɝː.vɪŋ/
Her hard work makes her deserving of the promotion.
Son travail acharné la rend méritante pour cette promotion.
Additional translations
digne deEmploi fréquent dans la tournure « deserving of ».
Synonyms
worthy
meritorious
commendable
deservingness
entitled
Antonyms
undeserving
deservingnoun
deservings
pl
Her deserving of the award was obvious to everyone.
Son mérite pour ce prix était évident pour tout le monde.
Additional translations
méritantAu sens de personnes dignes d’aide, de récompense ou de sympathie.
Synonyms
the deserving
the worthy
recipients
beneficiaries
deservers
deserving ones
deserveverb

deserving

Gerund

deserved
Past Simple
deserved
Past Participle
deserving
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈzɜːv/
US
/dɪˈzɜrv/
After all his hard work, he deserves a promotion.
Après tout son travail acharné, il mérite une promotion.
Additional translations
être digne deSoutenu ou littéraire; exprime souvent une valeur morale ou une appréciation méritée.
Synonyms
earn
merit
justify
be entitled to
warrant

Definitions

deservingadjective
Worthy of being given something, such as praise, attention, or a reward.
Her hard work and dedication make her deserving of the promotion.
deservingnoun
The quality of being worthy of reward or praise.
Her deserving of the award was evident in her dedication and hard work.
A person or group regarded as worthy of help, reward, or sympathy.
The charity directs its efforts toward the poor and deserving.
deserveverb
To be worthy of, qualified for, or have a claim to something, usually a reward or punishment, based on actions or qualities.
After all his hard work, he deserves a promotion.
To have earned or be entitled to (something) because of one’s actions, qualities, or situation.
The team deserves credit for its consistent performance.
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