Deem — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈdēm/

Meaning & Definition of Deem

Deem (verb)

  1. to come to think or judge, consider
  2. to have an opinion, believe

Deem (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to have as an opinion

    "I deem it fitting that we mark this solemn occasion with a day of prayer and thanksgiving"

    similar: allow (chiefly Southern & Midland), believe, conceive, consider, esteem, feel, figure, guess, hold, imagine, judge, reckon (chiefly dialect), suppose, think
    related: regard, view, accept, perceive, depend, rely, trust, assume, presume, presuppose, surmise, conclude, deduce, infer
    near: distrust, doubt, mistrust, question, suspect, disbelieve, discredit, reject

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Deem

The most common words with a similar meaning to Deem:

Chiefly Southern & Midland: allow
Chiefly dialect: reckon
believe, conceive, consider, esteem, feel, figure, guess, hold, imagine, judge, suppose, think

Related Words for Deem

regard, view, accept, perceive, depend, rely, trust, assume, presume, presuppose, surmise, conclude, deduce, infer

Near Antonyms of Deem

distrust, doubt, mistrust, question, suspect, disbelieve, discredit, reject

Word Forms of Deem

Inflections: deemed, deeming, deems

Origin & Etymology of Deem

Middle English demen, from Old English dēman; akin to Old High German tuomen to judge, Old English dōm doom

First known use: before 12th centuryt

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Deem

Frequently Asked Questions about Deem

What does "Deem" mean?

"Deem" means to come to think or judge, consider. As a verb, it is defined as: to come to think or judge, consider.

What is another word for "Deem"?

Other words for "Deem" include allow, believe, conceive, consider, esteem, feel, figure and guess. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Deem" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Deem"?

There are 28 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Deem". Common alternatives include allow, believe, conceive, consider, esteem, feel, figure, guess, hold and imagine.

How do you use "Deem" in a sentence?

Examples of "Deem" in a sentence: "I deem it fitting that we mark this solemn occasion with a day of prayer and thanksgiving".

Is "Deem" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Deem" is a verb.

Is "Deem" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Deem" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Deem"?

"Deem" is pronounced /ˈdēm/.

What is the origin of the word "Deem"?

"Deem" comes from Middle English demen, from Old English dēman; akin to Old High German tuomen to judge, Old English dōm doom. First known use: before 12th centuryt.