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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To a modern eye, this might seem overzealous.

From The Wall Street Journal

Armed with those resources, the “smart money” often seemed to know when to buy or sell.

From The Wall Street Journal

It seems that people wanted to be buried as close to this feature as possible.

From BBC

"It seems to be a huge oversight," he said at the time.

From BBC

So what if the device that turns his jeering bullies into pals seems a little pat?

From The Wall Street Journal