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merit

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of merit

1 a quality that gives something special worth

this mystery novel at least has the merit of an original plot

Synonyms of merit

cardinal virtue, distinction, excellence, excellency, grace, value, virtue

Words Related to merit

advantage, edge, plus, superiority

Near Antonyms of merit

blemish, defect, failing, fault, flaw

drawback, minus, negative

Antonyms of merit

deficiency, demerit, disvalue

2 the relative usefulness or importance of something as judged by specific qualities

that idea has some merit, so let's explore it

Synonyms of merit

account, valuation, value, worth

Words Related to merit

assessment, estimation, evaluation

excellence, greatness, perfection

consequence, importance, significance, weight

desirability

Near Antonyms of merit

emptiness, valuelessness, worthlessness

baseness, cheapness, crumminess, inferiority, lousiness, meanness, paltriness, pettiness, poorness

deficiency, inadequacy, inadequateness, insufficiency, unacceptability

merit

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of merit

to be or make worthy of (as a reward or punishment)

that selfless act of heroism merited a public ceremony to honor the young swimmer

Synonyms of merit

deserve, earn, rate

Words Related to merit

entitle, qualify

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