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Meaning of merited
The primary meaning of the word "merited" is something that is deserved or justified.
Etymology of merited
The word "merited" originates from the Old French "merite", which is derived from the Latin "meritum", meaning "deserving" or "earnings", and is related to the verb "mereri", meaning "to deserve" or "to earn".
Synonyms
deserved
earned
warranted
justified
rightful
due
fitting
proper
suitable
appropriate
requisite
necessary
sufficient
adequate
commendable
laudable
praiseworthy
excellent
outstanding
superior
exceptional
distinguished
notable
noteworthy
estimable
respectable
honorable
creditable
worthy
justified
valid
legitimate
lawful
legal
rightful
authorized
licensed
permitted
allowed
sanctioned
approved
endorsed
recognized
acknowledged
accepted
tolerated
excusable
forgivable
pardonable
justifiable
vindicated
cleared
exonerated
absolved
acquitted
Definitions
- Deserving or justified, having a rightful claim to something
- * Having earned or deserved something through one's actions or qualities
Usage Examples
- The team's victory was merited, given their hard work and dedication throughout the season.
- * Her promotion was merited, as she had consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership skills.
Antonyms
undeserved
unjustified
unwarranted
unearned
unmerited
undeserving
unjust
unfair
improper
inappropriate
inadequate
insufficient
uncommendable
unpraiseworthy
poor
inferior
subpar
unexceptional
undistinguished
unnotable
unestimable
disreputable
dishonorable
uncreditable
unworthy
unjustified
invalid
illegitimate
unlawful
unauthorized
unlicensed
prohibited
disapproved
unendorsed
unrecognized
unacknowledged
unaccepted
inexcusable
unforgivable
unpardonable
unjustifiable