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.
He felt he was deserving of a better outcome after all his hard work.
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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