seem

/sˈiːm/

/ˈsim/

to seem

MAIN VERB

to appear to be or do something particular

synonyms : appear

1.1

used to make one's statement seem less strong or compelling

1.2

used to suggest that something is true when one is uncertain or wishes to be polite

synonyms : appear

to fail at doing something despite one's efforts

Examples

1. The vision seems a flight of fancy.

2. Neither one seems like the sharpest pencil in the box.

3. Rugby and art seem strange bedfellows.

4. The peace talks seem to have run out of steam.