meritable
- adjective
- /ˈmɛrɪtəbl/
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meritorio
- The volunteer's efforts in the community were recognized as meritable contributions to society.
Examples
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Her remarkable dedication to helping others made her a truly meritable candidate for the award.
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A meritable account of the situation of those with wisdom being without power, while those with the power being devoid of wisdom.
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His meritable achievements in education earned him respect and admiration from his peers.
Synonyms
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2.8
Deserving respect because of good or honest qualities
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3.3
Having good qualities that make people respect you
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3.5
Worthy of help, praise, or punishment
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Worth praising because it is good or done well
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Worthy of praise for doing something good
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Worthy of praise or reward for good work
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Deserving approval or admiration
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Worthy of praise though not excellent
Worth praise for good actions
Deserving praise or approval for doing something good
Worth getting something for doing something good
Earned because of actions or good qualities
Having value for other people and earning respect
Antonyms
How Deserving
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Meritable comes from the same root as merit, which means 'deserve' or 'worth'. The ending -able means 'able to be', so meritable means 'deserving' reward or praise.