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deserving

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de·serv·ing  (d-zûrvng)
adj.
Worthy, as of reward, praise, or aid.
n.
Merit; worthiness.

de·serving·ly adv.

deserving [dɪˈzɜːvɪŋ]
adj
(often postpositive and foll by of) worthy, esp of praise or reward
n
Rare a merit or demerit; desert
deservingly  adv
deservingness  n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.deserving - worthy of being treated in a particular way; "an idea worth considering"; "the deserving poor" (often used ironically)
irony - a trope that involves incongruity between what is expected and what occurs
worthy - having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable; "a worthy fellow"; "a worthy cause"

deserving
adjective worthy, righteous, commendable, laudable, praiseworthy, meritorious, estimable The money saved could be used for more deserving causes.
worthy unworthy, undeserving
deserving of meriting, justifying, worthy of, qualified for, warranting, suitable for artists deserving of public subsidy
Translations
deserving [dɪˈzɜːvɪŋ] ADJ [cause] → meritorio
to be deserving ofmerecer, ser digno de
deserving [dɪˈzɜːrvɪŋ] adj
[person] → méritant(e)
[action, cause] → méritoire
desiccated coconut [ˈdɛsɪkeɪtɪd] nnoix f de coco séchée
deserving
adj person, action, causeverdienstvoll; winnerverdient; the deserving poordie Bedürftigen; to be deserving of somethingetw verdient haben
deserving [dɪˈzɜːvɪŋ] adj (person, case, cause) → che merita aiuto; (praiseworthy) → meritevole
deserving of → degno/a di
an idea deserving of consideration → un'idea degna di considerazione
a crime deserving of severe punishment → un delitto che merita una severa punizione
deserving [dɪˈzɜːvɪŋ] adj (person, case, cause) → che merita aiuto; (praiseworthy) → meritevole
deserving of → degno/a di
an idea deserving of consideration → un'idea degna di considerazione
a crime deserving of severe punishment → un delitto che merita una severa punizione


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(Secondly): That we are by no means always in the habit of bestowing our love on the objects which are the most deserving of it, in the opinions of our friends.
Vernon's consciousness of deserving every sort of revenge that it can be in my power to inflict for her ill-offices could alone enable her to perceive that I am actuated by any design in behaviour so gentle and unpretending.
Much as I wish to enjoy again your charming society, I cannot determine to snatch you from that, of such dear and deserving Freinds--When your Visit to them is terminated, I trust you will return to the arms of your" "Philippa.
 
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