deserving
adjective5 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.8
deserving of9.0
Followed by a noun to specify what is deserved, such as attention, praise, or punishment.
Used to emphasize that someone or something is highly worthy.
Used for comparing the worthiness of two or more people or things.
be deserving8.5
Used to state that someone or something is worthy.
Used to suggest that someone or something appears worthy.