have merit

Frequency: 8.825.0 per million words

To possess qualities that are good or worthwhile.

meritVERB + merit

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Examples (10)

  • This idea clearly has merit.
  • Her proposal did not have much merit in the eyes of the committee.
  • The argument presented has significant merit.
  • We should consider all suggestions that have merit.
  • Despite initial doubts, the new approach had considerable merit.
  • Does this plan truly have merit?
  • The judge ruled that the lawsuit did not have sufficient merit.
  • I believe your point has some merit.
  • To have merit, an idea must be both innovative and practical.
  • The critics acknowledged that the film had artistic merit.