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deed - What does it mean?

Definition of 'deed'

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • An action or act; something that is done.
  • * Bible, Genesis xliv. 15
  • And Joseph said to them, What deed is this which ye have done?
  • A brave or noteworthy action; a feat or exploit.
  • * Spenser
  • knightly deeds
  • * Dryden
  • whose deeds some nobler poem shall adorn
  • Action or fact, as opposed to rhetoric or deliberation.
  • I have fulfilled my promise in word and in deed .
  • (legal) A legal contract showing bond.
  • I inherited the deed to the house.

    Synonyms

    * (action) act, action

    Derived terms

    * indeed

    Verb

    (en-verb)
  • (informal) To transfer real property by deed.
  • He deeded over the mineral rights to some fellas from Denver.
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