Merit — synonyms, merit antonyms, definition

1. merit (a)

account benefit calibre desirability eminence importance value

2. merit (Noun)

account asset attribute benefit calibre claim commendation compensation condition credit description desert deserving deservingness desirability distinction dividend due eminence entitlement • • • demerit

merit (Noun) — Any admirable quality or attribute. ex. "work of great merit"

merit (Noun) — The quality of being deserving (e.g., deserving assistance). ex. "there were many children whose merit he recognized and rewarded"

worth worthiness

3. merit (Verb)

be entitled to be worthy of bear deserve earn invite justify rate warrant

merit (Verb) — Be worthy or deserving. ex. "You merit a promotion after all the hard work you have done"

be have it coming

4. merit (US)

celebrity dash eclat elan excellence glory luster renown repute