Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

meed

Noun
/miːd/
Definition
A portion, especially of something that is deserved or earned.
Examples
  • The brave knight received his meed of honor after the battle.
  • Her tireless efforts to help the community earned her a meed of gratitude from the residents.
Meaning
The amount of something given or received, typically something good, such as praise or reward for one’s actions or qualities.
Synonyms
  • reward
  • due
  • gift
  • benefit
  • compensation