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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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