Synonyms of seem

seem

verb

ˈsēm 

as in to look

to give the impression of being

I tried to cheer them up because they seemed depressed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• look
• feel
• sound
• appear
• make
• act
• come across (as)
• pretend
• come off (as)
• resemble
• imply
• suggest
• recall
• dissemble
• hint
• insinuate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of seem

Factors that seem to contribute to lower fertility in the United States, for instance, such as higher housing prices, don’t seem to matter elsewhere, as many countries have seen even steeper fertility declines without skyrocketing housing prices. — Jesús Fernández-Villaverde, Foreign Affairs, 10 Nov. 2026

That dose of vitamin D is essential by then, when the Christmas lights have come down and everything seems gray and empty. — Divia Thani, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Nov. 2026

Even yoga didn’t seem to move the needle on health improvements after heart failure. — Amanda Erickson, STAT, 10 Nov. 2026

Distasio is among the homeowners who live near the Willow Springs property and who watched with some concern in recent years as the school district seemed poised to sell the land to industrial developers. — Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026