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| -able |
a suffix that means capable or worthy of being the object of a certain action. [1/3 definitions] |
| acceptable |
worthy of approval; satisfactory. [1/3 definitions] |
| accursed |
worthy of a curse; hateful. [1/2 definitions] |
| admirable |
very good; worthy of praise; deserving of being admired. |
| below |
not worthy of. [1/6 definitions] |
| beneath |
not worthy of. [1/5 definitions] |
| blessed |
worthy of divine favor. [1/4 definitions] |
| charity |
any provision to aid needy persons or other worthy causes, or all such actions, viewed collectively. [1/5 definitions] |
| commendable |
worthy of notice and praise. |
| considerable |
worthy of notice or respect; important. [1/2 definitions] |
| contempt |
the feeling or expression of angry disgust at something wicked, mean, or not worthy. [1/2 definitions] |
| cursed |
worthy of being detested or hated. [1/2 definitions] |
| damn |
(informal) a least worthy thing; almost useless thing. [1/11 definitions] |
| decent |
worthy of respect; honorable. [1/5 definitions] |
| dedicate |
to set apart or declare to be for a special use or purpose, as a worthy cause, public benefit, or sacred activities. [1/5 definitions] |
| deserve |
to be worthy of or have a right to. |
| deserving |
worthy of praise, regard, assistance, or the like. |
| despicable |
worthy of hatred or contempt; worthless; low. |
| eligible |
fit, worthy, or desirable, esp. for marriage. [1/2 definitions] |
| enviable |
worthy of being wanted or envied. |
| estimable |
worthy of respect or admiration. |
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