seem
v.v. to give the impression of being something. You use this when you are talking about how something looks or feels, even if you are not 100% sure.
v. to give the impression of being or having a particular quality. Functions as a linking verb and is often used to soften a statement or express uncertainty.
You seem happy today.
The new software might seem complicated at first, but it becomes much easier to use after a few hours of practice.
While the initial results seem promising, the research team remains cautious until they can replicate the findings under more controlled laboratory conditions.
A linking verb that takes an adjective or a 'to'-infinitive; it cannot be used in the continuous (-ing) form.
It is seeming to be rainIt seems to be rainingSeem is a stative verb and is almost never used in the continuous (-ing) form.