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Meaning of deem
to regard or consider something in a certain way
Etymology of deem
The word "deem" has its roots in Old English "dēman", which is also the source of the Modern English word "doom"
It has been used in the English language since the 9th century, initially with the meaning "to judge" or "to sentence"
Over time, its meaning has expanded to include more general senses of consideration, evaluation, and opinion
Synonyms
consider
think
believe
suppose
assume
judge
regard
view
look upon
esteem
evaluate
assess
appraise
weigh
ponder
reflect
contemplate
decide
determine
rule
pronounce
hold
opine
reckon
gauge
measure
size up
rate
rank
class
categorize
group
classify
think of
view as
see as
perceive
conceive
imagine
fancy
picture
envision
dream
surmise
suspect
guess
conjecture
theorize
hypothesize
Definitions
- To regard or consider something in a certain way, typically based on evidence or reasoning
- * To judge or evaluate something, often formally or officially
Usage Examples
- The committee will deem the proposal worthy of funding if it meets certain criteria
- * I deem it necessary to investigate further before making a decision
- * The judge will deem the defendant guilty if the evidence is sufficient