Deem

Pronunciation: /dim/

Definitions of deem

verb to consider or judge something in a particular way

Example Sentences

A1 I deem this book to be interesting.

A2 She deems it necessary to study every day.

B1 The committee deemed the proposal worthy of further discussion.

B2 The judge deemed the evidence insufficient to convict the defendant.

C1 The CEO deemed it necessary to restructure the company.

C2 The expert deemed the project unfeasible due to budget constraints.

Examples of deem in a Sentence

formal The committee will deem the proposal as acceptable based on the criteria provided.

informal I deem it necessary to take a break and relax for a while.

slang She deemed the party to be lit and decided to stay longer.

figurative Sometimes, we deem our own worth based on others' opinions.

Grammatical Forms of deem

• past tense: deemed
• plural: deem
• comparative: more deemed
• superlative: most deemed
• present tense: deem
• future tense: will deem
• perfect tense: have deemed
• continuous tense: is deeming
• singular: deems
• positive degree: deem
• infinitive: to deem
• gerund: deeming
• participle: deemed

Origin and Evolution of deem

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'deem' originated from the Old English term 'deman', which means to judge or consider.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'deem' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings related to judgment, perception, and belief.