deemed; deeming; deems
: to come to think or judge : consider
deemed it wise to go slow
those whom she deemed worthy
a movie deemed appropriate for all ages
: to have an opinion : believe
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Originally, deem meant "to legally condemn." The word is still frequently used in contexts pertaining to the law but with the general meaning "to judge" or "to decide after inquiry and deliberation," as in "The act was deemed unlawful" or "The defendant is deemed to have agreed to the contract." Outside of the law, deem usually means simply "to consider."
Examples of deem in a Sentence
The principal will take whatever action she deems appropriate in this case.
I deem it fitting that we mark this solemn occasion with a day of prayer and thanksgiving.
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While loyal fans welcomed the album as a continuation of a legendary legacy, many deemed it a lackluster effort from an artist once considered untouchable in Hip-Hop.
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 12 June 2025
Analysts largely deem the stock a hold, seeing more than 9% upside from current levels, according to LSEG.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 12 June 2025
These viral moments have resulted in Carpenter being shamed online, with some parents even deeming her shows inappropriate for children.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2025
These complaints, however, are one in the same: a kind of abject judgment on what audiences deem as acceptable for a public figure.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 12 June 2025
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 12 June 2025
Analysts largely deem the stock a hold, seeing more than 9% upside from current levels, according to LSEG.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 12 June 2025
These viral moments have resulted in Carpenter being shamed online, with some parents even deeming her shows inappropriate for children.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2025
These complaints, however, are one in the same: a kind of abject judgment on what audiences deem as acceptable for a public figure.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 12 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for deem
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“Deem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deem. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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