Synonyms for

Deem

Verb / di:m / Another word for deem — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To judge, consider, or believe something to be true or of a particular quality.

Synonyms & similar words

takefor viewas hold believe think consider regard hold view estimate assess appraise judge conclude infer suppose presume posit postulate surmise reckon calculate count

Synonyms by register

Formal

consider judge regard believe

Informal

figure reckon think suppose

Literary

account reckon esteem

Antonyms

disregard ignore overlook neglect reject dismiss

Common collocations

  • deem necessary
  • deem appropriate
  • deem fit
  • deem important
  • deem guilty
  • deem innocent
  • deem worthy

Word family

noun deeming
verb deem

Usage note

Often followed by an adjective or a noun phrase, e.g., 'deem it necessary' or 'deem him a hero'. It implies a judgment or opinion formed after consideration.

Example sentences

  1. I deem it necessary to wear a helmet while riding a bike.
  2. The teacher deemed the student's project to be the best in the class.
  3. The police officer deemed the suspect to be dangerous and arrested him.
  4. The company deemed the new product to be a success after receiving positive feedback from customers.
  5. The doctor deemed the patient healthy after conducting various tests.

Quotes

  • I deem him one of the greatest men of our age.
  • I deem that the only philosophy which can be responsibly practised in face of despair is the attempt to contemplate all things as they would present themselves from the standpoint of redemption.
  • I deem that I am a man of reasonable intelligence, but there is nothing so complicated, intricate, delicate, and stubborn as a woman's heart.

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