merit
Translation
merit, worth, value, virtue
Examples
The plan has some merit.
The plan has some merit.
She was promoted on merit.
She was promoted on merit.
We will judge each case on its own merits.
We will judge each case on its own merits.
Grammar Patterns
to have merit to be good, valuable, or worthwhile The plan has some merit.
on merit based on quality, not on other factors She was promoted on merit.
Similar Words
Synonyms: worth, value, excellence; Antonyms: demerit, fault, flaw
Etymology
From Latin `meritum` (a thing deserved), from `merere` (to earn, deserve).
Memory Tips
It sounds like 'marry it.' You should 'marry' an idea that has merit (value).