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deserving — [di zʉrv′iŋ] adj. 1. having merit; worthy of aid, a reward, etc. [a deserving student] 2. worthy (of) [a subject most deserving of attention] n. Now Rare desert; merit or demerit … English World dictionary
Deserving — De*serv ing, a. Meritorious; worthy; as, a deserving person or act. {De*serv ing*ly}, adv. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Deserving — De*serv ing, n. Desert; merit. [1913 Webster] A person of great deservings from the republic. Swift. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
deserving — index entitled, laudable, meritorious, moral, tenable Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
deserving — [adj] worthy, meritorious admirable, commendable, due, estimable, fitting, laudable, needy, praisable, praiseworthy, righteous, rightful, thankworthy; concept 404 Ant. undeserving, unworthy … New thesaurus
deserving — ► ADJECTIVE ▪ worthy of favourable treatment or assistance … English terms dictionary
deserving — adj. 1) richly deserving 2) deserving of (deserving of help) * * * [dɪ zɜːvɪŋ] richly deserving deserving of (deserving of help) … Combinatory dictionary
deserving — [[t]dɪzɜ͟ː(r)vɪŋ[/t]] 1) ADJ GRADED If you describe a person, organization, or cause as deserving, you mean that you think they should be helped. The money saved could be used for more deserving causes. 2) ADJ GRADED: v link ADJ of n If someone… … English dictionary
deserving — adjective 1 needing help and support, especially financial support: Grants will only be awarded to deserving applicants. | deserving case (=someone or something which deserves help, especially financial help) 2 be deserving of formal to deserve… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
deserving — deservingly, adv. deservingness, n. /di zerr ving/, adj. 1. qualified for or having a claim to reward, assistance, etc., because of one s actions, qualities, or situation: the deserving poor; a deserving applicant. 2. meriting; worthy: a criminal … Universalium
