Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with merit in American Collocation
a lot
fully
well
The orchestra well merited the encore it received for the three dances.
not much
hardly
If the mountains had been just below 3,000ft rather than just above they would hardly merit a mention.
being looked at, discussed or mentioned
attention
consideration
discussion
examination
exploration
inclusion
investigation
a mention
study
Four proposals have been received that merit serious consideration.
treatment or action
action
treatment
He said that criminals fully merited the harsh treatment they received.
protection
protection
Who is to decide which species of animal merit protection?
recognition or praise
award
name
place
praise
recognition
title
She was a key figure, who merited a place in any list of major photographers.