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Word: Deserving
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dɪˈzəːvɪŋ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
worthy of being treated in a particular way, typically of being given assistance
Short Definition:worthy of being treated in particular way
Examples:- the deserving poor
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