deemed; deeming; deems
: to come to think or judge : consider
deemed it wise to go slow
those whom she deemed worthy
a movie deemed appropriate for all ages
: to have an opinion : believe
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Originally, deem meant "to legally condemn." The word is still frequently used in contexts pertaining to the law but with the general meaning "to judge" or "to decide after inquiry and deliberation," as in "The act was deemed unlawful" or "The defendant is deemed to have agreed to the contract." Outside of the law, deem usually means simply "to consider."
Examples of deem in a Sentence
The principal will take whatever action she deems appropriate in this case.
I deem it fitting that we mark this solemn occasion with a day of prayer and thanksgiving.
Recent Examples on the Web
The legislation also specifies that a business could face multiple lawsuits over the same piece of material deemed obscene if more than one person decides to launch a case.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
But Tesla has not yet obtained permits in California for deployment of driverless vehicles there, and the company has not yet sold vehicles that are deemed safe to use without a person behind the wheel.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2025
Some of these thoroughfares are decidedly more visit-worthy than others, and USA Today recently deemed one main street the best in the county.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2025
For those deemed not a fit, send a respectful note that thanks them for visiting your booth, encourages them to stay connected or offers alternative opportunities or talent communities.
—Sherri Reese, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
But Tesla has not yet obtained permits in California for deployment of driverless vehicles there, and the company has not yet sold vehicles that are deemed safe to use without a person behind the wheel.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2025
Some of these thoroughfares are decidedly more visit-worthy than others, and USA Today recently deemed one main street the best in the county.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2025
For those deemed not a fit, send a respectful note that thanks them for visiting your booth, encourages them to stay connected or offers alternative opportunities or talent communities.
—Sherri Reese, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for deem
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“Deem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deem. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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