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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Political experts argue that messages that seem contradictory to a candidate’s background, as well as drowning voters with incessant ads, can be jarring and off-putting to the electorate.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Unfortunately, I seem to be flushing my money away on this problem — or at least that appears to be what the plumbing company would like me to do.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

The researchers initially thought there was a possibility that telling customers an item was in low supply might actually increase demand for it by making it seem more appealing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

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

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

I frowned at him, but Lizzie didn’t seem to mind at all.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo

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