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deem
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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:
before 900;
Middle English
demen,
Old English
dēman;
cognate with
Gothic
dōmjan,
Old High German
tuomen;
see
doom
Synonyms
2.
consider, hold, believe.
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deem
(diːm)
—
vb
(
tr
) to judge or consider:
I do not deem him worthy of this honour
[Old English
dēman;
related to Old High German
tuomen
to judge, Gothic
domjan;
see
doom
]
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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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, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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I'll share the big details I
deem
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Would doubt our truth, nor
deem
such praise her own.
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