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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There's a big group of us that always seem to find each other.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

If recent history is any guide, that would seem to dash hopes for a quick recovery.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

A rate hike doesn’t seem warranted until price increases start to spread beyond energy, and no one knows when the Iran war will end.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

When she launched her campaign, Raman criticized Bass’ progress on homelessness and affordability, while also arguing that the city “can’t seem to manage the basics.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

I can’t really make out what they are saying, but they seem excited about something.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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