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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It’s so fun to find a way to make that seem like it is natural to you.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Infantino's previous words now seem hollow when it comes to the US.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The gift of sibling relationships can seem, to those of us on the outside, to come with a hefty dose of paradox.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

At first glance, these foods don’t seem particularly related.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

He didn’t seem antsy to rush over to the Picnic, hoping to catch the nonexistent Fireball game.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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