seems

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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Yet now it seems that the weak aren’t as weak as many had believed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

This, it seems, is one contest the British teams can win.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

China seems to be opting to let imports slide and use up its inventories, the analysts at Morgan Stanley said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Will any of that matter, though, in a market that seems desperate to ride the current AI wave into fresh record highs?

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

“Yes, Teddy seems to have enjoyed many cookies at Grace’s graduation,” Brie says, giving Dad’s upper arm a little pat on her way to sit on the couch.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison