deem
[deem]
- to form or have an opinion; judge; think: He did not deem lightly of the issue.
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- 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
Synonyms
See more synonyms for deem on Thesaurus.com2. consider, hold, believe.
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Examples from the Web for deeming
Contemporary Examples
Then Ultron materializes, deeming the Avengers “unworthy,” before summoning a fleet of drone suits to attack the heroes.
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July 27, 2014
Unfortunately, no studios jumped at the project, deeming it too weird and inaccessible for a mainstream audience.
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March 28, 2014
Deeming it to be “adulterated and misbranded,” they dyed the milk blue.
After deeming earlier death-penalty rulings unconstitutional, the court had now upheld another one.
As Winslet tried to keep her mouth upturned, Rinna frantically back-pedaled, deeming her the most beautiful woman at ceremony.
Historical Examples
A little while I pondered this, deeming the thing desperate at first.
The Shame of MotleyRaphael Sabatini
"If he so urges it, we'll not deny him," he said at last, deeming it best to humour her.
The Sea-HawkRaphael Sabatini
He had left his sword above-stairs, not deeming that he would be needing it at a wedding.
The Lion's SkinRafael Sabatini
Still Joseph smiled, deeming himself master of the situation.
The Tavern KnightRafael Sabatini
And heated Fritz his helmet doffs, Not deeming he's a headless trunk.
Enamels and Cameos and other PoemsThophile Gautier
deem
- (tr) to judge or considerI do not deem him worthy of this honour
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Word Origin
Old English dēman; related to Old High German tuomen to judge, Gothic domjan; see doom
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Word Origin and History for deeming
deem
v.
Old English deman "to judge, condemn, think, compute," from root of dom (see doom (n.)). Originally "to pronounce judgment" as well as "to form an opinion." The two judges of the Isle of Man were called deemsters in 17c., a title formerly common throughout England and Scotland and preserved in the surname Dempster.
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