Worthy of reward or praise; meritorious.
the deserving poor
Meriting, worthy (reward, punishment etc.
In the midst of a world war many centenaries pass unnoticed, but one which fell on August 2, namely, the opening of Fenchurch Street station, is deserving of record.
desert, merit
I here understand that value which every man puts upon his own deservings from the publick
present participle and gerund of deserve
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