deed

[ deed ]

noun

1. something that is done, performed, or accomplished; an act:

   Do a good deed every day.

2. an exploit or achievement; feat:

   brave deeds.

3. Often deeds. an act or gesture, especially as illustrative of intentions, one's character, or the like:

   Her deeds speak for themselves.

4. Law. a writing or document executed under seal and delivered to effect a conveyance, especially of real estate.

verb (used with object)

1. to convey or transfer by deed.

deed

/ diːd /

noun

1. something that is done or performed; act
2. a notable achievement; feat; exploit
3. action or performance, as opposed to words
4. 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

1. tr to convey or transfer (property) by deed

Other Words From

• deedless adjective
• re·deed verb (used with object)
• un·deeded adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of deed¹

before 900; Middle English dede, Old English dēd, variant of dǣd; cognate with German Tat, Gothic gadēths; do ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of deed¹

Old English dēd; related to Old High German tāt, Gothic gadeths; see do ¹

Synonym Study

See action.

Related Words

• accomplishment
• act
• action
• adventure
• fact
• feat
• reality
• truth