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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Given England's struggles in the air against Scotland, a swap back to the wing seems logical because of Freeman's aerial dominance.

From BBC

“If the service seems reliable and works pretty much on its own, I’d definitely be willing to use it more,” Wu said.

From The Wall Street Journal

He never rose beyond private first class during a 1950s stint in the military, but he projected so much machismo that he seemed born to wear an officer’s uniform.

From The Wall Street Journal

It was his colleague Pete Manning who encouraged him to seek help after noticing his friend seemed to be struggling.

From BBC

"Bringing the Sunday for Sammy show back after Covid and the financial traumas it caused seemed like an impossible dream," he said.

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