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merited

/ˈmɛrɪtɪd/

Meanings
verb
To deserve, to earn.

Examples :

"Her performance merited wild applause."
achievement value moral

Related Words

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deserving verb

/dɪˈzɜːvɪŋ/ /dɪˈzɝvɪŋ/

To be entitled to, as a result of past actions; to be worthy to have.

"After playing so well, the team really deserved their win."

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wild noun

/waɪld/

The undomesticated state of a wild animal

"The zoo's collection of animals included many examples of the wild. "

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worthy noun

/ˈwɜːði/ /ˈwɝði/

A distinguished or eminent person

"The school's new principal, a worthy, is known for her strong leadership. "

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punished verb

/ˈpʌnɪʃt/

To cause to suffer for crime or misconduct, to administer disciplinary action.

"If a prince violates the law, then he must be punished like an ordinary person."

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dedication noun

/ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/

The act of dedicating or the state of being dedicated.

"Her dedication to her studies earned her top grades in every subject. "

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promotion noun

/pɹəˈməʊʃən/ /pɹəˈmoʊʃən/

An advancement in rank or position.

"After many years of hard work, Maria received a promotion to senior manager. "

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deserve verb

/dɪˈzɜːv/ /dɪˈzɝv/

To be entitled to, as a result of past actions; to be worthy to have.

"After playing so well, the team really deserved their win."

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applause noun

/əˈplɔːz/ /əˈplɔz/

The act of applauding; approbation and praise publicly expressed by the clapping of hands, stamping or tapping of the feet, acclamation, huzzas, or other means; marked commendation.

"The student's presentation received a loud applause from the entire class. "

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deserved verb

/dɪˈzɜːvd/ /dɪˈzɝvd/

To be entitled to, as a result of past actions; to be worthy to have.

"After playing so well, the team really deserved their win."

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earn verb

/ɜːn/ /ɝn/

To gain (success, reward, recognition) through applied effort or work.

"The student earned a good grade on the history test by studying hard. "

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performance noun

[pə.ˈfɔː.məns] [pɚ.ˈfɔɹ.məns]

The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.

"the performance of an undertaking or a duty"

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reward noun

/ɹəˈwɔːd/ /ɹiˈwɔɹd/

Something of value given in return for an act.

"The teacher gave a small reward to the student who completed all his homework. "