deem

deem

verb \ˈdēm\

Definition of DEEM

transitive verb

: to come to think or judge : consider <deemed it wise to go slow>

intransitive verb

: to have an opinion : believe

Examples of DEEM

1. The principal will take whatever action she deems appropriate in this case.
2. <I deem it fitting that we mark this solemn occasion with a day of prayer and thanksgiving.>

Origin of DEEM

Middle English demen, from Old English dēman; akin to Old High German tuomen to judge, Old English dōm doom

First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to DEEM

Synonyms

allow [chiefly Southern & Midland], conceive, consider, believe, esteem, feel, figure, guess, hold, imagine, judge, reckon [chiefly dialect], suppose, think

Related Words

regard, view; accept, perceive; depend, rely, trust; assume, presume, presuppose, surmise; conclude, deduce, infer

Near Antonyms

distrust, doubt, mistrust, question, suspect; disbelieve, discredit, reject

Rhymes with DEEM

beam, bream, cream, deme, dream, gleam, meme, neem, Nîmes, ream, scheme, scream, seam, seem, seme, steam, stream, team, teem, theme