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to seem
01
to appear to be or do something particular
Linking Verb: to seem [adj] | to seem sth
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1.1
to appear or give the impression of being something
Transitive: to seem that
Linking Verb: to seem [adj]
Examples
It seems only fair to give everyone an equal opportunity to participate.
1.2
used to make one's statement seem less strong or compelling
Transitive: to seem to do sth
Examples
I seem to have misplaced my keys somewhere.
02
to fail at doing something despite one's efforts
Transitive: to seem to do sth
Examples
He would seem to be having trouble with his job.
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