DESERVING


Meaning of DESERVING in English

/ dɪˈzɜːvɪŋ; NAmE -ˈzɜːrv-/ adjective

~ (of sth) ( formal ) that deserves help, praise, a reward, etc. :

to give money to a deserving cause

This family is one of the most deserving cases.

an issue deserving of attention

OPP undeserving

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.