verb🔗ShareTo be entitled to, as a result of past actions; to be worthy to have."After playing so well, the team really deserved their win."moralvalueattitudecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo earn, win."After working hard all semester, she is deserving of a good grade. "achievementvaluemoralrightChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb🔗ShareTo serve; to treat; to benefit."Since the student worked hard all semester, the teacher felt she was deserving of a good grade. "moralvaluecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDesert, merit"His hard work and dedication made him deserving of the promotion. "moralvaluecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareWorthy of reward or praise; meritorious"the deserving poor"moralcharactervalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareMeriting, worthy (reward, punishment etc.)"The student was deserving of a good grade because she consistently completed her homework. "moralvaluephilosophyrightcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading