deem
[ 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: He deemed it wise to refuse the offer.
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Origin of deem
before 900; Middle English demen,Old English dēman; cognate with Gothic dōmjan,Old High German tuomen;see doom
Words nearby deem
deed poll, deejay, deek, deelie, deely boppers, deem, de-emphasis, de-emphasize, deemster, de-energize, deep
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British Dictionary definitions for deem
deem
/ (diːm) /
verb
(tr) to judge or considerI do not deem him worthy of this honour
Word Origin for deem
Old English dēman; related to Old High German tuomen to judge, Gothic domjan; see doom
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