Meaning Of The Word Deserving

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deserving
adjective: If someone is deserving of something, they have qualities or achievements which make it right that they should receive it.
adjective: If you describe a person, organization, or cause as deserving, you mean that you think they should be helped.

deserving in American English
having merit; worthy of aid, a reward, etc.
adjective: qualified for or having a claim to reward, assistance, etc., because of one's actions, qualities, or situation

deserving in British English
adjective: worthy, esp of praise or reward
noun: a merit or demerit; desert

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