SEEM: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for SEEM?

Need another word that means the same as “seem”? Find 11 synonyms and 30 related words for “seem” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Seem” are: appear, look, appear to be, have the air of being, have the appearance of being, give the impression of being, look like, look as though one is, look to be, have the look of, show signs of

Seem as a Verb

Definitions of "Seem" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “seem” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Appear to exist.
• Give the impression of being something or having a particular quality.
• Used to suggest in a cautious or polite way that something is the case.
• Be unable to do something, despite having tried.
• Seem to be true, probable, or apparent.
• Appear to one's own mind or opinion.
• Used to make a statement less forceful.
• Give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect.

Synonyms of "Seem" as a verb (11 Words)

appear	Come into being or existence or appear on the scene. Smoke appeared on the horizon.
appear to be	Come into sight or view.
give the impression of being	Bestow.
have the air of being	Have ownership or possession of.
have the appearance of being	Cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner.
have the look of	Undergo (as of injuries and illnesses.
look	Of a building or room have an outlook in a specified direction. She looked her devotion to me.
look as though one is	Have faith or confidence in.
look like	Accord in appearance with.
look to be	Be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to.
show signs of	Give evidence of, as of records.

Usage Examples of "Seem" as a verb

• It seems that he is very gifted.
• He couldn't seem to remember his lines.
• I can't seem to learn these Chinese characters.
• I seem to remember giving you very precise instructions.
• There seems to be plenty to eat.
• There seems no reason to go ahead with the project now.
• I seem to be misunderstood by everyone.
• She seems to be sleeping.
• It seemed a dismal town.
• It seemed that he was determined to oppose her.
• Dawn seemed annoyed.
• It would seem that he has been fooling us all.

Associations of "Seem" (30 Words)

able	Having considerable skill proficiency or intelligence. They would never be able to afford such a big house.
aboveground	On or above the surface of the ground. Aboveground nuclear testing.
appear	Come into being or existence or appear on the scene. Smoke appeared on the horizon.
apt	Mentally quick and resourceful-Bram Stoker. He is apt to lose.
believable	(of a fictional character or situation) convincing or realistic. A drama that lacks believable characters.
betide	Happen to (someone. She was trembling with fear lest worse might betide her.
bound	Form the boundary of be contiguous to. Bound and gagged hostages.
emerge	Move out of or away from something and become visible. Suddenly the proprietor emerged from his office.
emerging	Coming to maturity. Established and emerging artists.
likely	Likely but not certain to be or become true or real. Likely candidates for the job.
look	An expression of a feeling or thought by looking. The government should take a look at the amount of grant the council receives.
loom	Weave on a loom. Another air plane loomed into the sky.
odds	The balance of advantage; superiority in strength, power, or resources. The odds were overwhelmingly in favour of the banks rather than the customer.
plausible	Apparently reasonable and credible, and therefore convincing. A plausible explanation.
possible	The highest possible score especially in a shooting competition. Children need the best education possible.
potential	Having or showing the capacity to develop into something in the future. The potentials of the technology were never wholly controllable.
potentiality	An aptitude that may be developed. There is concern over the potentiality of violence.
predominate	Appear very large or occupy a commanding position. Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood.
presumable	Capable of being inferred on slight grounds.
presumptive	Of the nature of a presumption; presumed in the absence of further information. The presumptive heir or heir apparent.
probable	An applicant likely to be chosen. The probable consequences of his action.
probably	Easy to believe on the basis of available evidence. She would probably never see him again.
promising	Full or promise. A promising young man.
prone	Denoting the position of the forearm with the palm of the hand facing downwards. A prone position.
prospective	Likely to happen at a future date. A prospective bride.
provident	Providing carefully for the future. A provident father plans for his children s education.
scenario	An outline or synopsis of a play (or, by extension, of a literary work. Planners developed several scenarios in case of an attack.
supposed	Required or under orders. He was supposed to go to the store.
tend	Have a tendency or disposition to do or be something be inclined. Tend a store.
volition	The capability of conscious choice and decision and intention- George Meredith. The exercise of their volition we construe as revolt.