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)
  1. to hold as an opinion; think; regard as: He deemed it wise to refuse the offer.

Origin of deem

1
First recorded before 900; Middle English demen, Old English dēman; cognate with Gothic dōmjan, Old High German tuomen; see doom

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deem

/ (diːm) /


verb
  1. (tr) to judge or consider: I do not deem him worthy of this honour

Origin of deem

1
Old English dēman; related to Old High German tuomen to judge, Gothic domjan; see doom

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