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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Futures that mirror stock prices don’t seem useful, but futures allow for higher leverage than with basic stock trading.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

It’s so fun to find a way to make that seem like it is natural to you.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Infantino's previous words now seem hollow when it comes to the US.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Trade appears to have remained resilient despite headwinds from the war in the Middle East, which seem to have been partly offset by rising demand for electronic components related to investment in AI.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

“Fighting, it didn’t seem right to have a family. Once the war ended, I was restless. Roamed everywhere, except west.”

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

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