Main Entry:

seem

Pronunciation:

\ˈsēm\

Function:

intransitive verb

Etymology:

Middle English semen to appear to be, be fitting, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse sœma to honor, sœmr fitting, samr same — more at same

Date:

13th century

1 : to appear to the observation or understanding 2 : to give the impression of being