Definitions

seem

[seem] / sim /

VERB

appear; give the impression

Synonyms

STRONGEST

imply look show sound suggest

STRONG

assume hint insinuate intimate pretend resemble

WEAK

be suggestive of convey the impression create the impression give the feeling of give the idea of have the appearance of have the aspects of have the earmarks of have the features of have the qualities of look as if look like look to be make a show of show every sign of sound like strike one as being

Antonyms

WEAK

be real

Example Sentences

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The No Kings organizers seem to understand this challenge.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

While it may seem like an unusual premise, the original game from 2021 has sold more than 17 million copies.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Nana didn’t seem to mind that I went to Cuba; but she wanted to know if I met anyone handsome there.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Withering caricatures began to seem inadequate—too easy, too ungenerous.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

It has this singsong rhythm, which makes it seem cheerful, but the words are so depressing.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison