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deed
[ deed ]
noun
- something that is done, performed, or accomplished; an act:
Do a good deed every day.
- an exploit or achievement; feat:
brave deeds.
- Often deeds. an act or gesture, especially as illustrative of intentions, one's character, or the like:
Her deeds speak for themselves.
- Law. a writing or document executed under seal and delivered to effect a conveyance, especially of real estate.
verb (used with object)
- to convey or transfer by deed.
deed
/ diːd /
noun
- something that is done or performed; act
- a notable achievement; feat; exploit
- action or performance, as opposed to words
- law a formal legal document signed, witnessed, and delivered to effect a conveyance or transfer of property or to create a legal obligation or contract
verb
- tr to convey or transfer (property) by deed
Other Words From
- deedless adjective
- re·deed verb (used with object)
- un·deeded adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of deed1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Jones falsely claimed Ms Evans was "scamming" him out of the deeds for his mother's house.
Ladd doesn’t agree with each and every one of Trump’s words or deeds, but he does more often than not.
Seek out those leaders and voices who emphasize that substantive hope demands deeds and sacrifice and hard work.
Such deed restrictions remained in property records long after it became illegal to enforce them.
The president's ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, has said Israel has a "title deed" to the West Bank and "there's no such thing" as occupation or settlements.
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