deed

American  

[deed] / did /

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.

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verb (used with object)

1. to convey or transfer by deed.

deed British  

/ 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

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verb

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

Related Words

See action.

Other Word Forms

• deedless adjective
• redeed verb (used with object)
• undeeded adjective

Etymology

Origin of deed

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

Example Sentences

Is there any way I can attach my name to the property deed before the executor decides to sell the property or pass it on to his children?

From MarketWatch

“He will be blessed in heaven for such a good deed,” Grandfather pronounces.

From Literature

The property also comes with an ancient agreement in the deeds - the owner is entitled to extract as much water from the River Alyn as they need to run the mill.

From BBC

The current plan is for both brothers to remain owners on the deed.

From MarketWatch

Their worst deeds are the product of desires and fears that aren’t foreign to any of us.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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