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deems

v.
C1 Advanced US //ˈdimz// UK //dˈiːmz// deems

v. to have a specific opinion about something or to judge it in a certain way. It is a formal way to say you consider something to be true.

v. to consider or judge something in a specified way. Often used in legal, official, or formal contexts to state a formal opinion or decision.


SIMPLE

The judge deems the evidence necessary for the trial.

CONTEXTUAL

The committee deems the current safety measures insufficient and has requested an immediate review of the site.

COMPLEX

Under the new regulations, the board deems any project that fails to meet environmental standards as ineligible for further government subsidies.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and often follows the pattern 'deem something + adjective' or 'deem something + noun phrase'.

Pitfall

The manager deems that as acceptable.The manager deems it acceptable.Deem is typically used with a direct object and a complement; using 'as' is generally considered redundant or incorrect in formal style.

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