Synonyms for

Merits

Verb / ˈmerʌts / / ˈmerɪts / Another word for merits — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Merits are good qualities or features that make someone or something deserve praise or reward.

Synonyms & similar words

demerit deservingness deserve meritoriousness virtue merit virtues excellence goodness strengths assets benefits advantages qualities worth value credit distinctions talents abilities skills accomplishments achievements perks rewards praises

Synonyms by register

Formal

advantages benefits virtues strengths qualities

Informal

upsides positives good points pros

Literary

virtues excellences commendations

Antonyms

demerits faults disadvantages weaknesses drawbacks shortcomings flaws

Common collocations

  • consider the merits
  • weigh the merits
  • the merits of
  • its merits
  • their merits
  • lack of merit
  • no merit
  • full merit

Word family

noun merit
verb merit
adjective meritorious

Usage note

Often used in the plural to refer to the good qualities or advantages of something. Can also be used as a verb meaning to be worthy of or deserve something.

Example sentences

  1. The employee's hard work and dedication earned him many merits at work.
  2. The teacher recognized the student's merits in her essay.
  3. The company's success is a result of the merits of its products.
  4. The judge considered the merits of the case before making a decision.
  5. The scholarship committee evaluated the merits of each applicant's academic achievements.

Quotes

  • True merit, like a river, the deeper it is, the less noise it makes.
  • Merit is a passport to the world.
  • Merit is the only sure thing.

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