MERIT


Meaning of MERIT in English

I. noun

1.

Synonyms: excellence , arete, excellency, perfection, quality, virtue

Antonyms: fault

2.

Synonyms: quality 2, caliber, stature, value, virtue, worth

3.

Synonyms: due 1, comeuppance, desert(s), deserving, lumps, right(s)

Related Word: gaining(s), winning(s)

II. verb

Synonyms: earn 2, deserve, rate

Related Word: award, reward; recompense, repay, requite; entitle, justify, warrant

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