deem
[ deem ]
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verb (used without object)
verb (used with object)
to hold as an opinion; think; regard as: He deemed it wise to refuse the offer.
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Origin of deem
First recorded before 900; Middle English demen, Old English dēman; cognate with Gothic dōmjan, Old High German tuomen; see doom
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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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