deserving
/dɪˈzɜːvɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
- To be entitled to, as a result of past actions; to be worthy to have.
- To earn, win.
- To reward, to give in return for service.
- To serve; to treat; to benefit.
- Desert, merit
- Worthy of reward or praise; meritorious
- Meriting, worthy (reward, punishment etc.)
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