deem

/diːm/verb

To consider or judge something in a particular way.

Example sentences

“The bridge was deemed unsafe after the earthquake.”
“The school will close if the weather is deemed too dangerous.”
“Use whatever method you deem best.”

Formal and often passive: 'deemed necessary', 'deemed unsafe'. It normally takes no 'as': say 'deemed necessary', not 'deemed as necessary'.

Synonyms for deem

consider
judge
regard as
think
believe

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Related words

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