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seem
(s/i/m )

verb (v)

  • give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect(verb.perception)
    Example:
    She seems to be sleeping.
    Synonym:
    appear, look
    source: wordnet30
  • seem to be true, probable, or apparent(verb.perception)
    Example:
    It seems that he is very gifted.
    Synonym:
    appear
    source: wordnet30
  • appear to exist(verb.stative)
    Example:
    There seems no reason to go ahead with the project now.
    source: wordnet30
  • appear to one's own mind or opinion(verb.perception)
    Example:
    I seem to be misunderstood by everyone.
    I can't seem to learn these Chinese characters.
    source: wordnet30
  • To appear, or to appear to be; to have a show or semblance; to present an appearance; to look; to strike one's apprehension or fancy as being; to be taken as.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To befit; to beseem.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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