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merits
We have found lemma(root) word of merits : merit.
Definitions
[ˈmɛrɪt], (Noun)
Definitions:
- the quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially so as to deserve praise or reward
(e.g: composers of outstanding merit)
Phrases:
- judge something on its merits
Origin
:
Middle English (originally in the sense ‘deserved reward or punishment’): via Old French from Latin meritum ‘due reward’, from mereri ‘earn, deserve’
[ˈmɛrɪt], (Verb)
Definitions:
- deserve or be worthy of (reward, punishment, or attention)
(e.g: the results have been encouraging enough to merit further investigation)
Phrases:
- judge something on its merits
Origin
:
Middle English (originally in the sense ‘deserved reward or punishment’): via Old French from Latin meritum ‘due reward’, from mereri ‘earn, deserve’
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