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deserving

UK
/dɪˈzɜːvɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈzɜrvɪŋ/

Translations

deservingadjective
more deserving
Comp.
most deserving
Super.
UK
/dɪˈzɜː.vɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈzɝː.vɪŋ/
She is a deserving candidate for the award.
Она заслуживающий кандидат на награду.
Additional translations
достойный
Synonyms
worthy
meritorious
commendable
deservingness
entitled
Antonyms
undeserving
deservingnoun
deservings
pl
His deserving of the award was recognized by everyone.
Его заслуга в получении награды была признана всеми.
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/
She deserves a promotion for her hard work.
Она заслуживает повышения за свою усердную работу.
Additional translations
быть достойным
Synonyms
earn
merit
be entitled to
justify
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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