merit synonyms

merit

n.

  1. Worth

    credit, benefit, advantage; see quality 3, value 3.

  2. A creditable quality

    worthiness, excellence, honor; see character 2, virtue 1.

merit

v.

be worth, warrant, justify; see deserve.

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