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
before 900; Middle English demen, Old English dēman; cognate with Gothic dōmjan, Old High German tuomen; see doom
Synonyms
2. consider, hold, believe.
2. consider, hold, believe.
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| —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 | |
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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.
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Example sentences
Mine outward deeds then deem not, when mine intent you know not.
These buy undervalued equities, short-sell those they deem overvalued and often leverage their fund, too.
The school will teach what the parents deem important.
If the remainder had been six events, they may have deem that it was likely that some of these six events were dark matter.
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