How Do You Spell DEEM?

Pronunciation: [dˈiːm] (IPA)

The word "deem" is pronounced as /diːm/ in IPA phonetic transcription. This word is spelled with the letters "d", "e", "e", and "m". The "d" represents the voiced dental plosive, while the first "e" represents the long vowel sound /iː/. The second "e" is also pronounced as /iː/ and represents another long vowel sound. Finally, the letter "m" represents the voiced bilabial nasal sound. "Deem" means to judge, consider, or regard in a certain way.

DEEM Meaning and Definition

  1. The verb "deem" refers to the act of forming or holding an opinion, judgment, or belief about something or someone based on certain criteria or evidence. It entails considering, regarding, or viewing something in a particular way, often with a subjective or evaluative aspect.

    When someone deems something, they make an assessment or reach a conclusion, declaring their evaluation of a situation, person, or object. It involves a mental process of estimation or valuation, where one determines the significance, value, or quality of something. The action of deeming often reflects the individual's perception, understanding, or interpretation of a given matter.

    "Deem" can also suggest the act of considering someone or something as having a particular status, condition, or state. It implies officially or formally attributing or assigning a particular characteristic or label to someone or something. In this sense, it can involve judging someone's guilt, worthiness, qualifications, or eligibility for a specific role, position, or privilege.

    Additionally, "deem" can carry the meaning of "to regard as" or "to treat as if." It signifies treating something or someone as equivalent to or possessing a specific quality or attribute.

    Overall, "deem" encompasses the notions of judgment, evaluation, estimation, perception, and treatment, representing the mental action of forming opinions or beliefs about things based on certain considerations or criteria.

  2. To be of opinion; to think; to judge; to conclude.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of DEEM

The word "deem" comes from the Middle English term "demien" or "demen", which was derived from the Old English word "dēman". It ultimately traces back to the Proto-Germanic word "domjanan", meaning "to judge" or "to assume". This Proto-Germanic term is also related to the Old High German word "tuomen" and the Gothic word "dōmjan", both meaning "to judge". The word "deem" has retained its basic meaning of "to judge" or "to form an opinion".

Idioms with the word DEEM

  • deem it (to be) necessary The idiom "deem it (to be) necessary" means to consider or judge something as being required, essential, or of utmost importance. It suggests that a person has carefully evaluated a situation or circumstance and has come to the conclusion that a particular action, decision, or step is needed.

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Conjugate verb Deem

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

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FUTURE

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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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IMPERATIVE

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NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to deem

PAST CONTINUOUS

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PAST PARTICIPLE

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PAST PERFECT

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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT

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PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT PARTICIPLE

deeming

PRESENT PERFECT

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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it deem

SIMPLE PAST

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