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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And investors seem to be transferring those rosy feelings to other optical-components stocks.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Unlike the Browns, who always seem to be building for a hypothetical future, the Rams have a reputation for going all-in, over and over again.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

He doesn’t seem upset that anyone’s calling him transgender, simply reiterating that he thinks all people deserve dignity and respect.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Even his Portuguese lessons seem to reflect that.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

But Nollie played as hard as anyone and wasn’t much older than I and it didn’t seem fair that she should always do everything right.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

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