deserving
adjective
[ dɪˈzəːvɪŋ ]
• worthy of being treated in a particular way, typically of being given assistance.
• "the deserving poor"
Similar:
worthy,
meritorious,
commendable,
praiseworthy,
laudable,
excellent,
fine,
admirable,
estimable,
exemplary,
creditable,
respectable,
decent,
honourable,
virtuous,
righteous,
upright,
good,
meriting,
warranting,
justifying,
qualified for,
suiting,
suitable for,
deserve
verb
• do something or have or show qualities worthy of (a reaction which rewards or punishes as appropriate).
• "the referee deserves a pat on the back"
Similar:
merit,
earn,
warrant,
rate,
justify,
be worthy of,
be entitled to,
have a right to,
have a claim on,
be qualified for,
be good enough for,
well earned,
well deserved,
earned,
merited,
warranted,
justified,
justifiable,
rightful,
due,
right,
just,
fair,
fitting,
appropriate,
suitable,
proper,
reasonable,
apt,
condign,
meet,
Origin:
Middle English: from Old French deservir, from Latin deservire ‘serve well or zealously’.
