deem — to consider or judge something in a particular way
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to consider or judge something in a particular way
Pronunciation (IPA): /diːm/
Example Sentences
- My mom deems TikTok videos 'a waste of brain cells.'
- The teacher deemed my excuse creative but unacceptable.
- The committee will deem the proposal worthy of consideration.
deem
VERB[/diːm/]
to consider or judge something in a particular way
The judges deemed her performance the best of the competition.
The committee deemed the proposal acceptable. (🤔 Consider + ⚖️ Judge → Deem)
The coach deemed their dream possible, and the team won together.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'dēman', meaning 'to judge or decide'. Related to the noun 'doom', both deriving from Proto-Germanic roots meaning 'judgment' or 'verdict'.
Breakdown
Old English 'dēman' (to judge) + modern English suffix usage = deem. The root 'dōm-' (judgment/doom) is the core morpheme.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom deems TikTok videos 'a waste of brain cells.'”
“The teacher deemed my excuse creative but unacceptable.”
“The committee will deem the proposal worthy of consideration.”
“She was deemed the best candidate for the position.”
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