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merited

 

[ ˈmerɪtɪd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

deserving recognition

having qualities or accomplishments that deserve recognition; deserving reward or praise

Synonyms

deserved, earned, justified

Examples of usage

  • She received a merited promotion for her hard work.
  • His success was merited due to his dedication and talent.
Context #2 | Verb

to deserve or earn something

to deserve or be worthy of something as a result of one's actions or qualities

Synonyms

deserve, earn, justify

Examples of usage

  • She merited the award for her exceptional performance.
  • His actions merited praise from his peers.

Translations

Translations of the word "merited" in other languages:

🇵🇹 merecido

🇮🇳 अर्जित

🇩🇪 verdient

🇮🇩 layak

🇺🇦 заслужений

🇵🇱 zasłużony

🇯🇵 値する

🇫🇷 mérité

🇪🇸 merecido

🇹🇷 hak edilmiş

🇰🇷 자격 있는

🇸🇦 مستحق

🇨🇿 zasloužený

🇸🇰 zaslúžený

🇨🇳 值得的

🇸🇮 zaslužen

🇮🇸 verðskuldaður

🇰🇿 лайықты

🇬🇪 დამსახურებული

🇦🇿 layiqli

🇲🇽 merecido

Etymology

The word 'merited' originates from the Latin word 'meritus' meaning 'deserved'. It has been used in the English language since the late 16th century. The concept of deserving recognition or reward has been an integral part of human society throughout history, with individuals being acknowledged for their merited accomplishments and qualities.

See also: meritorious, meritoriousness, unmerited, unmeritedly.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,776, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.