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merited

The correct spelling is merited.

How to pronounce merited

verb

Say it like: Mer-ite-d

The correct spelling is merited. To deserve, to earn. For example: "Her performance merited wild applause."

Usage Examples

Her performance merited wild applause.

They were punished as they merited.

It was a merited reward.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To deserve, to earn.
  2. 2.To be deserving or worthy.
  3. 3.To reward.

adjective

  1. 1.Deserved

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