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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024deem /dim/USA pronunciation v. [ not: be + ~-ing]- to have as an opinion;
believe: [ ~ + obj + (to be) + noun]:The council deemed him to be a traitor.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024deem (dēm),USA pronunciation v.i. - to form or have an opinion;
judge;
think:He did not deem lightly of the issue.
v.t. - to hold as an opinion;
think;
regard:He deemed it wise to refuse the offer.
- bef. 900; Middle English demen, Old English dēman; cognate with Gothic dōmjan, Old High German tuomen; see doom
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged consider, hold, believe.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: deem /diːm/ vb - (transitive) to judge or consider
Etymology: Old English dēman; related to Old High German tuomen to judge, Gothic domjan; see doom |