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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Kalshi and Polymarket, both of which are primarily taken up with sports betting, do seem aware that there is a perception that prediction markets are typically male places.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

I see how they seem electrified by every image of smoke rising over an emirate and every siren sounding on an American base.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

There are a whole lot of emergency management people who don’t seem to be raising their hands here.

From Slate • May 21, 2026

"At first blush, this case may not seem momentous," said Koh from the trade union confederation.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Her eyes seem misty, as though she’s trying to bring her thoughts into focus.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

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