First Known Use: 13th century
Dictionary
seem
intransitive verb \ˈsēm\
: to appear to be something or to do something : to have a quality, appearance, etc., that shows or suggests a particular characteristic, feeling, etc.
—used with it to make a statement about what appears to be true based on what is known
Full Definition of SEEM
1
: to appear to the observation or understanding
2
: to give the impression of being
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Origin of SEEM
Middle English semen to appear to be, be fitting, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse sœma to honor, sœmr fitting, samr same — more at same
Related to SEEM
- Synonyms
- act, appear, come across (as), come off (as), feel, look, make, sound
SEEM Defined for Kids
seem
verb \ˈsēm\
seemedseem·ing
Definition of SEEM for Kids
1
: to give the impression of being : appear <They certainly seemed pleased.>
2
—used to make a statement less forceful or more polite <I can't seem to recall where we met.>
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