adj
deserving
dih-ZUR-vihng
adj
1
Worthy of reward, help, or praise.
"The charity supports deserving students who couldn't otherwise afford university."
How to Use Deserving
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone or something that has earned praise, help, or reward.
Common pairings
a deserving cause
deserving of praise
Word Forms
more deserving comparative, deservings plural, most deserving superlative
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The charity supports _____ students who couldn't otherwise afford university.