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MERITS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Merits.

How to pronounce merits:

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Merits - as a noun

Any admirable quality or attribute

Example: "Work of great merit"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
virtue9
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
demerit10

The quality of being deserving (e.g., deserving assistance)

Example: "There were many children whose deservingness he recognized and rewarded"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deservingness18meritoriousness17
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
worthiness16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Merits - as a verb

Be worthy or deserving

Example: "You deserve a promotion after all the hard work you have done"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deserve11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
be4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The merits of the case will be discussed during the trial."
"The teacher recognized the merits in the student's essay."
"Let's carefully consider the merits and demerits of this proposal."
"It is important to assess the merits of each candidate before making a decision."
"The committee will evaluate the merits of the project before approving funding."
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Word Game Points

Is MERITS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, merits is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MERITS has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is MERITS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, merits is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MERITS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is MERITS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, merits is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MERITS has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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