Synonyms for deserving
dɪˈzɜr vɪŋde·serv·ing

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1. deservingnoun

   Antonyms:
   undeserving

2. deservingadjective

   worthy of reward or praise; meritorious

   the deserving poor

   Antonyms:
   undeserving

3. deservingadjective

   Antonyms:
   undeserving

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1. deserving, worth(p)adjective

   worthy of being treated in a particular way

   "an idea worth considering"; "the deserving poor" (often used ironically)

   Antonyms:
   unworthy

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1. deservingadjective

   Synonyms:
   meritprious, worthy, meedful

   Antonyms:
   undeserving, unworthy

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1. List of paraphrases for "deserving":

   worthy, meritorious, meriting, merit

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1. John Maher:

   Of all the requests before you, this case stands out because the evidence shows that Clint is not guilty – he is innocent. clint’s case is deserving of Presidential attention, especially because, with respect Sir, you ran on a platform of reversing the policies of the previous Administration, his letter said. Here, in short order, you can right a significant wrong… and simultaneously send a message to all of our military and law enforcement personnel that you and your Administration have our backs.

2. Faiz Shakir:

   I mean I just think the American public do not see a billionaire running for president as the kind of change that they so desperately want, we've got a system that's already stocked with enough billionaires and enough power, and here comes another one who feels like deserving of even more power because I'm smarter and have more wealth than the rest of you.

3. Takeshi Onaga:

   Unless we make the alliance something with dignity and pride, with both Japan and America deserving of respect, I don't believe that the economy in Asia will grow more stable, if this issue is dragged out a lot more it'll affect Japan's dignity.

4. Harriett Bullard White:

   To see the statue, I feel like I've conquered, he was so deserving. It's never too late to acknowledge his legacy.

5. Aristotle:

   Dignity does not consist in possessing honors, but in deserving them.