Deserving
Deserving adjective - Having sufficient worth or merit to receive one's honor, esteem, or reward.
Usage example: gifts donated to deserving children every Christmas
Good is a synonym for deserving in property topic. In some cases you can use "Good" instead an adjective "Deserving", when it comes to topics like respectable, worthy.
Nearby Words: deserved, deservedly
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- However there's also a good deal that sees them deserving of the same level of respect.
Source: Role Play / Destiny Drive Third -
Any doctor who is deserving of his or her degree is supposed to be a Good Samaritan.
Source: Good Samaritan - This is said to be one of the reasons he's good at what he does, and that he's more deserving of higher office than other characters who do want it.
Source: Creator / Robert Ludlum
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