worthwhile
adjective /ˌwɜːθˈwaɪl/
/ˌwɜːrθˈwaɪl/
- important, pleasant, interesting, etc.; worth spending time, money or effort on
- It was in aid of a worthwhile cause (= a charity, etc.)
- a worthwhile discussion/job
- The smile on her face made it all worthwhile.
- We all felt we had done something worthwhile for the local community.
- worthwhile for somebody to do something High prices in the UK make it worthwhile for buyers to look abroad.
- worthwhile to do something It is worthwhile to include really high-quality illustrations.
- worthwhile doing something It didn't seem worthwhile writing it all out again.
Extra Examples- Their gratitude made it all worthwhile.
- You might find it worthwhile to consult a financial adviser.
- pursuing socially worthwhile goals
- the pursuit of socially worthwhile goals
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
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