Synonyms of deems

deems

verb

present tense third-person singular of deem

as in thinks

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

• thinks
• believes
• considers
• feels
• imagines
• supposes
• figures
• guesses
• conceives
• perceives
• judges
• holds
• assumes
• reckons
• allows
• esteems
• accepts
• regards
• relies
• depends
• presumes
• presupposes
• concludes
• views
• trusts
• surmises
• infers
• deduces

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• suspects
• doubts
• distrusts
• rejects
• questions
• mistrusts
• discredits
• disbelieves

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of deems

Typically, Reclamation aims for a 300,000 acre-foot threshold by the end of December — a number the Water Forum deems sufficient to survive a subsequent dry year with minimal implications. — Corey Schmidt july 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026

The outlets asked the court to recognize the company made false claims and deleted output logs, award them attorneys’ fees and impose any other punishment the court deems fit. — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 9 July 2026

Nevertheless, it is not entirely ruled out that Meghan and the children might join him midweek in Birmingham—where the Invictus Games will be held in 2027—provided the Sussexes’ private security team deems the travel arrangements feasible. — Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 4 July 2026

It can be renewed in increments of up to 18 months if the homeland security secretary deems conditions unsafe for return. — ABC News, 26 June 2026

The author deems this praise condescending, as such understanding is basic for a Fed Chair, especially given conservatives previously backed Ben Bernanke, who held opposing views. — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026

Kasenov is seeking damages in excess of $50,000, plus taxable costs and any other relief the court deems proper. — Eric Weiss, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2026

The San Diego climate also lends itself to being placed virtually anywhere on the calendar the tour deems as the best fit. — Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026

Its villains include Alexander Hamilton, Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, and, above all, Robert Bork, who reinterpreted antitrust doctrine as focused on protecting consumers—a legal transformation that Lynn deems the turning point that set America onto a path toward oligarchy. — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026