merited
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //ˈmɛrɪtɪd//
KK: /ˈmɛrɪtɪd/
adjective
Definition
Relating to the quality of being deserving or worthy of something, often in terms of praise or reward.
Example
Her hard work and dedication were merited with a promotion.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: more merited
Superlative: most merited
Conversation
I think her promotion was really merited after all her hard work.
Absolutely! She deserves every bit of it.
Right? It's nice to see someone get recognized for their efforts.
Totally, it sets a great example for everyone else.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
deserved
earned
worthy
Antonyms
unworthy
undeserved
unmerited
verb
Definition
To deserve or be worthy of something based on one's actions or qualities.
Example
Her hard work and dedication merited a promotion at her job.
Tense Forms
Past: merited
Past Participle: merited
Conversation
Did you hear about the award ceremony last night?
Yeah, I heard it was pretty great!
I think she really merited that recognition for her hard work.
Root Explanation
Merited → It is formed from "merit" (from Latin "meritum", meaning earned or deserved) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past action or state). The word "merited" means that something has been earned or deserved based on actions or qualities.
Memory Tip
Think of 'merit' as something that is 'earned' — when you say something is 'merited', it means it has been deserved based on what has been done.
Visually Confused Words
emerited
unmerited
immerited
muriated
miersite
memoried
imperite
detrited