verb

seem

Translation

to appear, to look

You seem happy today.

It seems to be a good idea.

It seems that he is right.

((to be + adjective/noun)) to give the impression of being (sth.) You seem happy.

((to-inf)) to give the impression of doing (sth.) He seems to know the answer.

((that + clause)) it appears to be the case that... It seems that we are lost.

Synonyms: appear, look

From Old Norse 'sœma' meaning 'to befit, be suitable'. Related to the idea of something 'appearing' a certain way.

'Seem' refers to an impression or appearance, not always the reality. Imagine a 'scene' in a movie – it 'seems' real.