meritable
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Deserving reward or praise; having merit: The word "meritable" describes something or someone that is worthy of recognition, reward, or commendation due to good qualities, actions, or achievements.
Usage
- "Meritable" is a formal adjective used to qualify actions, service, conduct, or achievements that are considered praiseworthy and deserving of a positive response, such as an award or public acknowledgment.
- It is often used in official, academic, or literary contexts.
Examples
- Adjective:
- Her decades of meritable service to the community were finally honored with a special award.
- The committee reviewed only the most meritable proposals for funding.
- His actions during the crisis were truly meritable.
Advanced Usage
- "Meritable" vs. "Meritorious": While both adjectives mean "deserving praise or reward," "meritorious" is more commonly used in modern English, especially in formal and legal contexts (e.g., , ). "Meritable" is a valid but less frequent synonym.
- The word can be used to describe abstract concepts like , , or .
Variants and Related Words
- Merit (n/v): The quality of being good or worthy; to deserve.
- The plan has considerable merit. (Noun)
- His good work merits a promotion. (Verb)
- Meritorious (adj): Deserving reward or praise. (A more common synonym)
- She received a medal for meritorious conduct.
Synonyms
- Praiseworthy: Deserving approval and admiration.
- Commendable: Deserving praise.
- Laudable: Deserving praise and commendation.
- Admirable: Arousing or deserving respect and approval.
Antonyms
- Unworthy: Not deserving effort, attention, or respect.
- Blameworthy: Deserving blame; culpable.
- Contemptible: Deserving contempt; despicable.
Adjective
- deserving reward or praise
- a lifetime of meritorious service
- meritorious conduct