mériter — meaning in English
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English meaning
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deserve
verb To have earned or be entitled to something, whether good or bad, because of your past actions.
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earn
verb To receive money in return for work done.
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merit
noun A quality that deserves praise, reward, or recognition.
Senses
mériter is used for these senses in English:
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earn
(transitive) To receive payment for work or for a role or position held (regardless of whether effort was applied or whether the remuneration is deserved or commensurate).
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merit
(transitive) To deserve, to earn.
earn — full definition
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verb To receive money in return for work done.
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verb To gain something, such as respect or a reputation, through effort or merit.
