Synonyms of deeds

deeds 1 of 2

noun

plural of deed

1

as in feats

an act of notable skill, strength, or cleverness

traditionally heroes have been celebrated for their great deeds in song and story

Synonyms & Similar Words

• feats
• achievements
• numbers
• stunts
• accomplishments
• exploits
• performances
• successes
• tricks
• triumphs
• attainments
• tours de force
• adventures
• coups

2

as in things

something done by someone

deeds always carry greater weight than words

Synonyms & Similar Words

• things
• actions
• feats
• doings
• accomplishments
• achievements
• acts
• experiences
• activities
• exploits
• initiatives
• works
• performances
• attainments
• dealings
• stunts
• adventures
• undertakings
• tactics
• enterprises
• procedures
• steps
• proceedings
• handiworks
• moves
• maneuvers
• operations
• emprises
• tricks
• measures
• coactions

deeds

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of deed

as in transfers

to give over the legal possession or ownership of

the philanthropist unexpectedly deeded his entire fortune to the animal shelter

Synonyms & Similar Words

• transfers
• assigns
• conveys
• cedes
• bequeaths
• aliens
• leases
• relinquishes
• wills
• lends
• disposes of
• donates
• grants
• rents
• passes (down)
• loans
• moves
• leaves
• makes over
• alienates
• presents
• contributes
• trusts
• commits
• commends
• passes
• entrusts
• transmits
• bestows
• surrenders
• vests
• turns in
• yields
• confers
• turns over
• hands down
• releases
• delivers
• hands over
• consigns
• lets

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expropriates

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of deeds

Noun

Law enforcement pulled land deeds from all former residents and learned that a man named Betkouski, who went missing in 1982, had once owned a home there, according to Cooper. — Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 23 Sep. 2026

The complaint shows that Christopher Wright, the county’s recorder of deeds, forwarded the agreement to Fricker. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026

Wearing your heart on your sleeve has its side effects, especially if others take your good deeds for granted. — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026

Not malevolence but thoughtlessness was behind Eichmann’s deeds. — Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026

When that falls short, Liliom’s life quickly devolves, leaving audiences to wonder if bad deeds are a question of character or circumstance. — Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Unselfed love reverses the world’s sway that would turn us away from the always-available guiding, loving, and healing messages of the eternal Christ that lead us to do good deeds to benefit humanity, individually or collectively. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Sep. 2026

On July 10, Charles Pernicka, Solutions’ attorney, replied in writing, providing documents that showed there were no formal encumbrances, such as liens or leases, on the properties’ deeds. — Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2026

Collect all relevant documents including account numbers, birth certificates, insurance policies, deeds, wills and important contact information. — Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Verb

But the grant deeds for each property reflected the prior values for the sites. — George Avalos, Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2026