What is the meaning of deserving?

verb

  • Be worthy or deserving.
    • usage: "You deserve a promotion after all the hard work you have done"

adjective

  • Worthy of being treated in a particular way."an idea worth considering"; "the deserving poor" (often used ironically)
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