having sufficient worth; "an idea worth considering"; "a cause deserving or meriting support"; "the deserving poor" (often used ironically)
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fit
meeting adequate standards for a purpose; "water fit to drink"; "fit for duty"; "do as you think fit"
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entitled
qualified for by right according to law; "we are all entitled to equal protection under the law"
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proper
appropriate for a condition or occasion; "everything in its proper place"; "the right man for the job"; "she is not suitable for the position"
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Aṣṭādhyāyī 5.1.63
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worthy
having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable; "a worthy fellow"; "no student deemed worthy, and chosen for admission, would be kept out for lack of funds"- Nathan Pusey; "worthy of acclaim"; "orthy of consideration"; "a worthy cause"