deserving

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(de-serv-ing) 3 syllables

Definition

verb. to be or make worthy of as a reward or punishment

Example Sentence

The deserving student received the highest honors.

Synonyms

earn; get; obtain; win

Antonyms

lose; forfeit

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Rhymes

  • curving
  • erving
  • irving
  • serving

  • conserving
  • deserving
  • observing
  • preserving
  • reserving
  • unnerving
  • unswerving

  • undeserving