deserving

[dɪˈzɜːvɪŋ]

deserving Definition

  • 1worthy of being treated in a particular way, typically of being given assistance
  • 2having qualities or achievements that make one worthy of recognition or reward

Using deserving: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "deserving" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The charity provides help to those who are most deserving.

  • Example

    She received an award for her deserving work in the community.

  • Example

    He is a deserving candidate for the scholarship.

  • Example

    The team's hard work and dedication made them deserving of the championship.

deserving Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with deserving

  • well-deserved

    fully merited or earned

    Example

    After years of hard work, she finally received the well-deserved promotion.

  • a person or situation that merits or is worthy of attention, sympathy, or action

    Example

    The organization helps deserving cases by providing food and shelter to the homeless.

  • people who are poor but are considered deserving of help because of their circumstances

    Example

    The government provides assistance to the deserving poor, such as single parents and the elderly.

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Summary: deserving in Brief

The term 'deserving' [dɪˈzɜːvɪŋ] describes someone or something that is worthy of recognition, reward, or assistance. It can refer to a person's qualities or achievements, as in 'She received an award for her deserving work in the community,' or to a situation, as in 'The charity provides help to those who are most deserving.' The phrase 'well-deserved' emphasizes that the recognition or reward is fully merited, while 'deserving case' and 'deserving poor' refer to people or situations that merit attention or assistance.

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