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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Looking back, it seems from a technological standpoint that we were in a really important transitional time going into the ’90s.

From Los Angeles Times

He could order in French and exchange pleasantries with an elderly French waiter who seemed to live there.

From Los Angeles Times

Snowfall in January seems to push them to another level, but that didn’t happen this season.

From Los Angeles Times

He seems like an unthinking product of opportunity.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I really would expect and encourage you to talk with the business community here, which seems to not have happened.”

From The Wall Street Journal

seem

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