deem
Translation
to consider, to judge, to regard as
Examples
They deemed it necessary to act quickly.
They deemed it necessary to act quickly.
The event was deemed a great success.
The event was deemed a great success.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((adjective/noun)) to consider (sth.) to be (sth.) The plan was deemed a failure.
((it)) ((adjective)) ((to-inf)) to consider it (adjective) to do (sth.) We deem it appropriate to wait.
Similar Words
Synonyms: consider, judge, regard, believe
Etymology
From Old English 'deman' meaning 'to judge, condemn'. It is related to the word 'doom'.
Memory Tips
It sounds like 'dream', but it's about what you judge or 'deem' to be true in reality, not in a dream.