Deem
verb
To consider, think, or judge.
The teacher deemed the essay to be the best.
Often appears as...
- deemed necessary
- deemed appropriate
verb
To regard or consider in a specified way.
He was deemed an unfit parent.
Often appears as...
- deemed relevant
- deemed similar
verb
To come, or cause to come, to a particular conclusion.
I deem it wise to go now.
Often appears as...
- deem it right
- deem it fair
verb
To consider, think, or judge.
The teacher deemed the essay to be the best.
Often appears as...
- deemed necessary
- deemed appropriate
verb
To regard or consider in a specified way.
He was deemed an unfit parent.
Often appears as...
- deemed relevant
- deemed similar
verb
To come, or cause to come, to a particular conclusion.
I deem it wise to go now.
Often appears as...
- deem it right
- deem it fair
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Subjectivity
Using 'deem' shows the speaker's personal judgment or opinion on a matter.
She deemed the solution inadequate.
Pro Tip 2/3Authority
'Deem' is often used when someone with authority makes a judgment or decision.
The committee deemed the proposal acceptable.
Pro Tip 3/3Formality
'Deem' is formal and frequently appears in official contexts or documents.
The act was deemed unlawful by the court.
Pro Tip 1/3Subjectivity
Using 'deem' shows the speaker's personal judgment or opinion on a matter.
She deemed the solution inadequate.
Pro Tip 2/3Authority
'Deem' is often used when someone with authority makes a judgment or decision.
The committee deemed the proposal acceptable.
Pro Tip 3/3Formality
'Deem' is formal and frequently appears in official contexts or documents.
The act was deemed unlawful by the court.
Pro Tip 1/3Subjectivity
Using 'deem' shows the speaker's personal judgment or opinion on a matter.
She deemed the solution inadequate.
Pro Tip 2/3Authority
'Deem' is often used when someone with authority makes a judgment or decision.
The committee deemed the proposal acceptable.
Pro Tip 3/3Formality
'Deem' is formal and frequently appears in official contexts or documents.
The act was deemed unlawful by the court.
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Carl Jung
Swiss Psychologist
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Lao Tzu
Chinese Philosopher
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Sophocles
Greek Poet
Deem no man happy until he passes the end of his life without suffering grief.
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Swiss Scientist
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James Beattie
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Jeff Sessions
American Politician
If we want an international trade deal that advances the interests of our own people, then perhaps we don't need a 'fast-track' but a regular track: where the president sends us any proposal he deems worthy, and we review it on its own merits.
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Pope Benedict XVI
German Clergyman
Where human lives are concerned, time is always short, yet the world has witnessed the vast resources that governments can draw upon to rescue financial institutions deemed 'too big to fail.
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Carl Jung
Swiss Psychologist
We deem those happy who from the experience of life have learnt to bear its ills without being overcome by them.
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Scott Parker
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Lauren Cohan
American Actress
Being deemed the most successful at prom does not mean you're going to do the best in your life.
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Lao Tzu
Chinese Philosopher
A scholar who cherishes the love of comfort is not fit to be deemed a scholar.
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Sophocles
Greek Poet
Deem no man happy until he passes the end of his life without suffering grief.
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Walter Scott
Scottish Novelist
Each age has deemed the new-born year the fittest time for festal cheer.
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Paracelsus
Swiss Scientist
Often the remedy is deemed the highest good because it helps so many.
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James Beattie
Scottish Poet
Some deemed him wondrous wise, and some believed him mad.
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