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   deserving

   /dɪˈzəːvɪŋ/

   adjective

   • 1. worthy of being treated in a particular way, typically of being given assistance: "the deserving poor" Similar worthymeritoriouscommendablepraiseworthylaudableexcellentfineadmirableestimableexemplarycreditablerespectabledecenthonourablevirtuousrighteousuprightgoodmeritingwarrantingjustifyingqualified forsuitingsuitable forworthyOpposite undeserving

   Derivatives

   • 1. deservingly adverb
   • 2. deservingness noun

   Scrabble Points: 14

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   • E

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   • S

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   • E

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   • R

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   • V

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   • I

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