deem

Meanings

• Verb

  To consider or judge (a matter) to be of a particular nature or to have a particular quality.

  - "The jury was left to deem whether the defendant was guilty or not."
  - "Parents often deem it necessary to set rules for their children."

• Verb

  To think or believe (something) to be true or right.

  - "I deem it important to be honest."
  - "He deems himself to be an expert in the field."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

consider , judge , judge , judge

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with deem
seem , dream , beam , extream

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Variants

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deem , deemed , deeming , deems

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Etymology

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Old English 'dēman' meaning 'to judge'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'deem' is related to the word 'demonstrate'. In Old English, 'dēman' meant 'to test, prove, or demonstrate'. Over time, the meaning shifted to 'to judge' and then 'to think or believe'.

2. In law, a 'deemer' is a person or body authorized to make a decision or determination in a legal proceeding.

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Related Concepts

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1. Judge: As a verb, 'deem' is closely related to the word 'judge'. Both words involve making a decision or forming an opinion based on evidence or information.

2. Consider: As a verb, 'deem' is also related to the word 'consider'. Both words involve thinking carefully about something and forming an opinion or judgment.

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Culture

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In literature, 'deem' is often used to express a character's thoughts or judgments. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', Macbeth is often shown deeming or considering his actions and their potential consequences.

How to Memorize "deem"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of judging or considering something. For example, imagine a judge sitting on a bench, carefully examining evidence and making a decision.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'deem' with the idea of making a decision or forming an opinion.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Dear Emma, Deem is to Consider Means' to remember the meaning of 'deem'.

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