2merit verb
merits; merit·ed; merit·ing [+ obj] : to deserve (something, such as attention or good treatment) by being important or good
▪ Both ideas merit further consideration. ▪ These issues merit special attention. ▪ His good work merits a raise. ▪ She did well enough to merit a second interview. ▪ The attention she received was not merited.
▪ Both ideas merit further consideration. ▪ These issues merit special attention. ▪ His good work merits a raise. ▪ She did well enough to merit a second interview. ▪ The attention she received was not merited.
