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Definition of deem

deem

/diːm/
deem
Past Simple:deemed
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Past Participle:deemed
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Present Participle:deeming
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deem Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To regard, consider, or judge in a specified way.

Example

"The safety inspectors will take whatever measures they deem necessary to protect the workers."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Deem" is primarily used in formal, legal, or bureaucratic contexts and typically requires an object followed by an adjective or noun complement (e.g., "deemed necessary" or "deemed a success").

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English dēman, meaning "to judge, pass judgment on, or think," derived from the Proto-Germanic *dōmijaną, which is also the root of the noun "doom" (originally meaning "law" or "judgment").

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Deem. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/deem
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