deserving
/dɪˈzɜrvɪŋ/
adjective
- Worthy of help, praise, reward, or punishment because of one's actions or qualities.
- The charity provides aid to deserving families in need.
- She is a deserving candidate for the scholarship because of her hard work.
- He received a promotion, and everyone agreed he was deserving of it.
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verb
- To be worthy of or have a right to something, such as reward, punishment, or attention.
- No one deserves to be treated unfairly.
- You deserve a break after working so hard all week.
- The team deserves to win the championship after their excellent season.