CEFR B1

deserving

adjective

Meaning

Having or showing qualities, such as skill, kindness, or effort, that make someone or something worthy of praise, reward, or attention.

Examples

She is a deserving candidate for the promotion.
The award recognized his deserving efforts in community service.

Synonyms: worthy, merited, due, appropriate, qualified

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deserving (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /dɪˈzɜːrvɪŋ/

Definition

Having or showing qualities, such as skill, kindness, or effort, that make someone or something worthy of praise, reward, or attention.

Examples

She is a deserving candidate for the promotion.
The award recognized his deserving efforts in community service.

How to Use deserving

deserving of (prepositional phrase): Worthy of something. — "The children were deserving of a treat after their good behavior."

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