Synonyms of deem

deem

verb

ˈdēm 

as in to think

to have as an opinion

I deem it fitting that we mark this solemn occasion with a day of prayer and thanksgiving

Synonyms & Similar Words

• think
• believe
• consider
• guess
• feel
• imagine
• suppose
• figure
• perceive
• judge
• conceive
• hold
• allow
• reckon
• assume
• accept
• regard
• esteem
• rely
• presume
• depend
• view
• trust
• conclude
• infer
• presuppose
• surmise
• deduce

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• doubt
• suspect
• question
• reject
• discredit
• distrust
• mistrust
• disbelieve

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of deem

Regarding new arrivals, Rodri is ruled out for Sunday's match, training individually, but Joao Cancelo is deemed ready and could feature against Elche, with Flick highlighting his fantastic technique and offensive prowess. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

The agency has deemed its original sample-return architecture too expensive and is currently investigating other options. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Also, even internally detention facility operators are not required to track data on how many grievance complaints are deemed to be founded, how the issue was resolved, or if it was challenged, whether the initial rejection was overturned. — Vanessa Romo, NPR, 20 Aug. 2026

Its name was inspired by the New York hotel, deemed venerable enough to give the new outfit some heft, and its first swing at a leveraged buyout was for Chi-Chi’s, the Mexican restaurant chain, in 1987. — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 20 Aug. 2026

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