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seem

[ seem ]

verb (used without object)

  1. to appear to be, feel, do, etc.:

    She seems better this morning.

  2. to appear to one's own senses, mind, observation, judgment, etc.:

    It seems to me that someone is calling.

  3. to appear to exist:

    There seems no need to go now.

  4. to appear to be true, probable, or evident:

    It seems likely to rain.

  5. to give the outward appearance of being or to pretend to be:

    He only seems friendly because he wants you to like him.



seem

/ siːm /

verb

  1. copula to appear to the mind or eye; look

    this seems nice

    the car seems to be running well

  2. to give the impression of existing; appear to be

    there seems no need for all this nonsense

  3. used to diminish the force of a following infinitive to be polite, more noncommittal, etc

    I can't seem to get through to you

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈseemer, noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of seem1

First recorded before 1150–1200; Middle English seme, from Old Norse sœma “to befit, beseem,” derivative of sœmr “fitting, seemly”; akin to sōmi “honor”
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Word History and Origins

Origin of seem1

C12: perhaps from Old Norse soma to beseem, from sœmr befitting; related to Old English sēman to reconcile; see same
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Synonym Study

Seem, appear, look refer to an outward aspect that may or may not be contrary to reality. Seem is applied to something that has an aspect of truth and probability: It seems warmer today. Appear suggests the giving of an impression that may be superficial or illusory: The house appears to be deserted. Look more vividly suggests the use of the eye (literally or figuratively) or the aspect as perceived by the eye: She looked very much frightened.
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Example Sentences

They have fired their coach and general manager, and seem to have handed the decision-making to quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who went for it on fourth down five times against the Rams.

If this was a bridge too far for Spurs, there currently seems little to limit the journey Liverpool might take under Arne Slot.

From BBC

And worst of all: No one seems to care!

From Salon

Since then, it seems like gambling has exploded, especially since 2018, when the Supreme Court made sports betting legal.

From Salon

Two female Mormon missionaries knock on the door of a man who initially appears friendly but is not what he seems, leading to a deadly game of cat and mouse.

From BBC

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