# merited

Pronunciation: say "ME-rit-id" /ˈmɛɹɪtɪd/

## Verb

1. Simple past and past participle of merit. — simple past and past participle of merit
   - Simple: Simple past and past participle of merit. Use this form for something that happened earlier or after "have."
   - _The proposal merited serious consideration from the board._
   - _Their long dedication merited the recognition that finally came._

## Adjective

2. Deserved on the basis of one's actions or qualities.
   - Simple: Earned or deserved because of what someone did.
   - _The committee considered the promotion fully merited._
   - _Critics called the award a merited recognition of her talent._

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