deserving

/dɪˈzɜrvɪŋ/
adjective
  1. 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.
verb
  1. 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.
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