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

Every season seems to bring another silhouette deemed essential — and if your closet doesn’t already contain it, well, time to go shopping. — Alesandra Dubin, Glamour, 31 July 2026

The doctor did not, however, deem Grayson medically incapacitated, finding that the cancer does not interfere with his ability to take care of himself in daily life. — Ava Kelley, NBC news, 31 July 2026

Employees at Empire Towers in Glen Burnie are growing frustrated over the lack of access to their vehicles, which have remained in the building's parking garage since the property was evacuated and deemed unsafe on July 9. — Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 30 July 2026

Trump signed an executive order in January to identify contractors deemed to be underperforming on government contracts while continuing to distribute profits to shareholders. — Mike Stone, USA Today, 30 July 2026

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