Deeds: meaning, definitions and examples

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deeds

 

[ diหdz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal

An action that is performed intentionally or consciously, often in a legal context.

Synonyms

actions, exploits, feats.

Examples of usage

  • He was charged with multiple criminal deeds.
  • The deeds of the accused were carefully examined in court.
Context #2 | Noun

moral

Actions or behaviors that are considered morally right or wrong.

Synonyms

actions, acts, behaviors.

Examples of usage

  • His good deeds towards the community earned him respect.
  • She was known for her charitable deeds.
Context #3 | Noun

property

A legal document that shows who owns a piece of land or a building.

Synonyms

property document, title deed.

Examples of usage

  • The deed to the property was signed over to the new owner.
  • The lawyer reviewed the deed to ensure its accuracy.

Translations

Translations of the word "deeds" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น atos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเคฐเคจเคพเคฎเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Taten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tindakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั‡ะธะฝะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ czyny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่กŒ็‚บ (kลi)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท actes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ acciones

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fiiller

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ–‰์œ„ (haengwi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูุนุงู„ (af'al)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ฤiny

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤiny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่กŒไธบ (xรญngwรฉi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dejanja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ verk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั–ัั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒฅแƒ›แƒ”แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™mษ™llษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ acciones

Etymology

The word 'deeds' originated from Middle English 'dede', which came from Old English 'dรฆฬ„d'. It has been used in various contexts throughout history, evolving to encompass actions, behaviors, and legal documents. The concept of deeds has been integral to human societies for centuries, reflecting the importance of intentional actions and ownership of property.

See also: misdeed, misdeeds.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,400, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.