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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What that means for his future remains to be seen but those joyous scenes of last spring certainly seem a long time ago now.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

“But they seem to have even more camaraderie and chemistry, so we’re just big fans of them personally and athletically.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

The No Kings organizers seem to understand this challenge.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Doesn’t seem to matter what I do, plants hate me.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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