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deem

  [deem]
Use Deem in a Sentence
–verb (used without object)
1. to form or have an opinion; judge; think: He did not deem lightly of the issue.
–verb (used with object)
2. to hold as an opinion; think; regard: He deemed it wise to refuse the offer.
Origin:
bef. 900; ME demen, OE dēman; c. Goth dōmjan, OHG tuomen; see doom

Synonyms:
2. consider, hold, believe.
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deem   (dēm)   
v.   deemed, deem·ing, deems

v.   tr.

  1. To have as an opinion; judge: deemed it was time for a change.

  2. To regard as; consider: deemed the results unsatisfactory. See Usage Note at as1.

v.   intr.
To have an opinion; think. See Synonyms at consider.

[Middle English demen, from Old English dēman; see dhē- in Indo-European roots.]
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Word Origin & History

deem 
O.E. deman, from base of dom (see doom). Originally "to pronounce judgment" as well as "to form an opinion." The two judges of the Isle of Man were called deemsters in 17c.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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