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deem

//diːm//
English Definition
To regard as; consider.
中文释义
认为;视为;断定
Example Sentence

Scholars deem the discovery of the Rosetta Stone essential to understanding ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs.

学者们认为罗塞塔石碑的发现对理解古埃及象形文字至关重要。

Synonyms
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
与 doom/judge 同源 → 作出判断 → 认为、视为。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “deem”?

  1. A To refuse to give; hold back.
  2. B Include, surround
  3. C To regard as; consider.
  4. D Give in, yield
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C — To regard as; consider.. “deem” means To regard as; consider..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “To regard as; consider.”?

  1. A succumb
  2. B deem
  3. C encompass
  4. D withhold
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B — deem. “deem” means To regard as; consider..

Common questions about “deem”

What does “deem” mean?

deem — To regard as; consider.. In Chinese: 认为;视为;断定.

How do you pronounce “deem”?

deem is pronounced //diːm//.

How is “deem” used in a sentence?

Scholars deem the discovery of the Rosetta Stone essential to understanding ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. (学者们认为罗塞塔石碑的发现对理解古埃及象形文字至关重要。)

What are synonyms for “deem”?

consider, regard, judge — all close in meaning to deem (To regard as; consider.).

Is “deem” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. deem is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “deem”?

与 doom/judge 同源 → 作出判断 → 认为、视为。

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