Synonyms

deem

American

[deem] / dim /

verb (used without object)

to form or have an opinion; judge; think.

He did not deem lightly of the issue.

verb (used with object)

to hold as an opinion; think; regard as.

He deemed it wise to refuse the offer.

Synonyms:

believe , hold , consider

deem British

/ diːm /

verb

(tr) to judge or consider

I do not deem him worthy of this honour

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Etymology

Origin of deem

First recorded before 900; Middle English demen, Old English dēman; cognate with Gothic dōmjan, Old High German tuomen; doom

Example Sentences

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“They fear questions regarding the cause and handling of the disaster could be deemed as sedition,” the group said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The deal is expected to see the UK increase the price threshold at which it deems new treatments to be too expensive by 25%, while increasing the overall amount the NHS spends on medicines.

From BBC

Calling the fight a no-contest meant he deemed the foul accidental rather than intentional.

From BBC

Under the legislation, everybody is deemed to agree to organ donation after death unless they register a decision to opt-out.

From BBC

But how credible the markets deem a chancellor's grip on the finances can affect how much it costs governments to borrow money.

From BBC

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