DEED | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Deed

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

Old English dēd, dǣd, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch daad and German Tat, from an Indo-European root shared by do

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: diːd
Dialects: British English
Definition:

an action that is performed intentionally or consciously

Short Definition:

action that is performed intentionally or consciously

Examples:
  • doing good deeds
Definition:

a legal document that is signed and delivered, especially one regarding the ownership of property or legal rights

Short Definition:

legal document that is signed and delivered

Examples:
  • mortgage deeds

Word: Deed

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: diːd
Dialects: British English
Definition:

convey or transfer (property or rights) by legal deed

Short Definition:

convey or transfer property or rights by legal deed

Examples:
  • they deeded their property to their children

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