deem

[ deem ]

/ dim /

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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.

Nearby words

deed poll, deejay, deek, deelie, deely boppers, deem, deemster, deep, deep artery of clitoris, deep artery of penis, deep artery of thigh

Origin of deem

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

SYNONYMS FOR deem

2 consider, hold, believe.

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Examples from the Web for deem

How does the world owe you a private car, priced as you deem acceptable, that didn't exist five years ago?
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You rigidly avoid any food you deem to be “unhealthy,” such as those containing fat, preservatives, additives or animal products.
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The panelists then proceed to screen out anyone they deem unfit for marriage.
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Let us, through persuasion and education, seek to improve institutions we deem defective.
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One can hardly pay literature a greater compliment than to deem it dangerous, be it said even in passing.
Norman Manea Survived the Nazis and the Communists and Lived to Write About It|Costica Bradatan|April 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But I should deem myself most fortunate if I might have the pleasure of making your acquaintance.
The Bashful Lover (Novels of Paul de Kock Volume XIX)|Charles Paul de Kock
You will not deem it a better one than the other, but doubtless as good.
Aurelian|William Ware
Could he only get the canoe on the outer side of the narrow belt of the plant, he should deem himself safe!
Oak Openings|James Fenimore Cooper
Every great genius must deem himself original and alone in his conceptions.
The Pilgrims Of The Rhine|Edward Bulwer-Lytton
For my part, I deem it better to approach the question and settle it at once, and avow it openly.
Discussion on American Slavery|George Thompson

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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