Meed
[mi:d]
Definition
(n.) That which is bestowed or rendered in consideration of merit; reward; recompense.
(n.) Merit or desert; worth.
(n.) A gift; also, a bride.
(v. t.) To reward; to repay.
(v. t.) To deserve; to merit.
Typed by Bartholdi
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. Reward, recompense, remuneration.
Edited by Faye
Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Guerdon, premium, prize, reward
ANT:Penalty, punishment, brand, stigma, amercement
Editor: Omar
Definition
n. wages: reward: what is bestowed for merit.
Editor: Spence
Examples
- Farewell to the patriotic scene, to the love of liberty and well earned meed of virtuous aspiration! Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
- Sir, you have now given me my 'cadeau;' I am obliged to you: it is the meed teachers most covet--praise of their pupils' progress. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- He received warm congratulations of his success from the two men, while Helena and Caliphronas also received their due meed of praise. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- A few years ago it had sufficed her: she had taken her daily meed of pleasure without caring who provided it. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- My thanks, and my congratulations, are equally the meed of Mr Dorrit and of Miss Dorrit. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
Checker: Wade