merit vs deserve
deserve vs meritmerit is a noun but deserve is not a noun.
merit and deserve both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| merit | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| deserve | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
merit and deserve
are synonyms defined as:
- merit and deserve: be worthy or deserving
| merit (noun) | deserve (noun) |
|---|---|
| any admirable quality or attribute | |
| the quality of being deserving (e.g., deserving assistance) |
| merit (verb) | deserve (verb) |
|---|---|
| be worthy or deserving | be worthy or deserving |
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