Synonyms for

Deems

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

Definition

To believe or judge something to be true or of a certain value.

Synonyms & similar words

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Example sentences

  1. He deems himself to be a great basketball player.
  2. The teacher deems it important for students to read every day.
  3. She deems it necessary to wear a coat outside when it's cold.
  4. The CEO deems it crucial to have a strong marketing strategy for the company.
  5. The coach deems it essential for the team to practice every day.

Quotes

  • Believing is seeing and vice versa. - David C. Holley
  • If you deem it wrong to kill a criminal, then you deem it wrong to kill a captured soldier. - John Fowles
  • What we see depends mainly on what we look for. - John Lubbock

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