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MERITABLE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does meritable mean?
• MERITABLE (adjective)
The adjective MERITABLE has 1 sense:
1. deserving reward or praise
Familiarity information: MERITABLE used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Deserving reward or praise
Synonyms:
meritable; meritorious
Context example:
meritorious conduct
Similar:
worthy (having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable)
Derivation:
merit (be worthy or deserving)
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