Seem

Quick meaning: Seem is a verb meaning (copulative) To appear; to look outwardly; to be perceived as.

Meaning

(copulative) To appear; to look outwardly; to be perceived as.

More Meanings

1. (obsolete) To befit; to beseem.

Example Sentences

It seems a pity, but I can't see you this weekend.

He is so fayre, withoutten les, / he semys full well to sytt on des.

1813 (14ᵗʰc.), Dante Alighieri, The Vision of Hell as translated by The Rev. H. F. Cary. He, from his face removing the gross air, / Oft his left hand forth stretch'd, and seem'd alone / By that annoyance wearied.

She is seeming a bit down these days. Her eyes seem blue. It must have seemed to her she was safe. How'd she seem to you? He seems not to be at home. "It seems like rain". "It seems to me (to be) rather sleety."; "There seem to be a few problems."

Word Forms

• seems
• seeming
• seemed

Synonyms for seem

Depending on context, synonyms include look, appear.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include appear, look, appearance, consider, suggest, think.

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