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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But the elevated velocity didn’t seem to affect his performance beyond extending at-bats.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Bournemouth, and Brighton and Brentford, just seem to be a brilliantly run clubs and that no matter who comes in they punch well above their weight.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Fluorescent light touches almost every corner, but the few shadowy passages seem even more sinister when surrounded by endless lumination.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

I know saving for retirement can feel very abstract, especially when there are more immediate financial needs that seem likely to contribute to your happiness in the near term.

From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026

It didn’t seem fair to ask me to purchase my own work clothes when uniforms were provided for the other operators.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

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