merita

Adjective

 * , ; deserving reward.

Etymology
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Verb

 * 1)  to deserve, to merit (a good or a bad thing)
 * 2)  to be worth it
 * 1)  to be worth it
 * 1)  to be worth it

Usage notes
In popular usage, especially among less educated speakers, the second sense is frequently used (. This widespread variation of the verb is however unilaterally  by the language authority.