meed

[miːd]

meed Definition

• 1. a deserved share or reward
• 2. a fitting return or recompense

Using meed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "meed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He received his meed of praise for his hard work.

• Example

  She was given her meed of respect for her contributions to the community.

meed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for meed

• reward
• recompense
• compensation
• payment
• deserved share

Phrases with meed

• give someone their meed

  to give someone the recognition or reward they deserve

  Example

  The company gave him his meed by promoting him to a higher position.

• get one's meed

  to receive the recognition or reward one deserves

  Example

  After years of hard work, she finally got her meed and was promoted to a higher position.

• in meed of

  in need of something

  Example

  The company is in meed of new employees to fill the vacant positions.

Origins of meed

from Old English 'mǣd', meaning 'measure, degree'

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Summary: meed in Brief

'Meed' [miːd] refers to a deserved share or reward, often given as a fitting return or recompense. It is used to describe recognition or compensation for hard work or contributions, as in 'He received his meed of praise for his hard work.' 'Meed' can also be used in phrases like 'give someone their meed' or 'in meed of,' which respectively mean to give someone the recognition or reward they deserve and to be in need of something.