verb
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
Synonyms
Examples
- She seems to be sleeping
- This appears to be a very difficult problem
- This project looks fishy
- They appeared like people who had not eaten or slept for a long time
verb
seem to be true, probable, or apparent
Synonyms
Examples
- It seems that he is very gifted
- It appears that the weather in California is very bad
verb
appear to exist
Examples
- There seems no reason to go ahead with the project now
verb
appear to one's own mind or opinion
Examples
- I seem to be misunderstood by everyone
- I can't seem to learn these Chinese characters