deem
gb/dˈim/ us/dˈim/
B2
Inglês
~ 6800
tart, ítél, minősít, minősül
VERBO
B2
FORMAL
1
Padrão de uso:
to deem [something] [adjective]
The committee deemed the project too expensive to continue.
A bizottság túl drágának ítélte a projektet ahhoz, hogy folytassák.
Parents often deem these websites unsafe for children.
A szülők gyakran veszélyesnek tartják ezeket a weboldalakat a gyerekek számára.
She was deemed the best candidate for the role by the hiring panel.
Many customers deem this policy unfair and confusing.
The manager deemed his behavior inappropriate in a professional setting.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The teacher deemed the test too easy.
A tanár túl könnyűnek ítélte a tesztet.
My boss deemed my work very good.
A főnököm nagyon jónak tartotta a munkámat.
They deemed the room unsafe after the fire.
The doctor deemed him healthy enough to travel.
We deemed the plan too risky.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use "deem" in very casual speech where native speakers would say "think" or "feel" (e.g., *I deem this movie good* sounds too formal; use *I think this movie is good*). Another common mistake is adding "as" after "deem" (e.g., *deem it as necessary*). In standard modern English, "deem" is usually followed directly by an adjective or noun phrase: *deem it necessary*, *deem him a hero*.
Significado
to judge or consider something
Colocações
deem it necessary
|deem appropriate
|deem fit
|be deemed to
|deem unacceptable
|deem eligible
Sinónimos
consider (More common and neutral; used in both formal and informal speech, while "deem" sounds more formal or official.)
|
regard (Often used with "as" (regard as); slightly more about general attitude than a careful judgment.)
Antónimos
disregard (Focuses on choosing not to pay attention or give value, which is the opposite of carefully judging something.)
Temas
thinking
|communication
|work
|law
|core_vocabulary
Definição
To think or say that something or someone is a certain way, often in a careful or formal way.
To judge, think, or consider something or someone to have a particular quality, status, or character.
VERBO
C1
FORMAL
2
Padrão de uso:
to deem [something] [status] in an official context
Under the contract, the goods are deemed delivered when they leave the warehouse.
A szerződés értelmében az áru akkor minősül leszállítottnak, amikor elhagyja a raktárt.
The law was deemed unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.
A Legfelsőbb Bíróság alkotmányellenesnek minősítette a törvényt.
Any application received after this date will be deemed late and may be rejected.
Employees working over 30 hours a week are deemed full-time for benefit purposes.
If no objection is raised within ten days, the proposal shall be deemed approved.
Exemplos para aprendentes
In this country, you are deemed an adult at 18.
Ebben az országban az ember 18 évesen nagykorúnak minősül.
The building was deemed unsafe by the city.
A városvezetés nem biztonságosnak minősítette az épületet.
If you sign this form, the payment is deemed final.
The request will be deemed accepted if no one says no.
The new rule is deemed important by the government.
Erro comum:
Learners may not realize this sense is mainly used in legal, business, or official writing, often in the passive ("is deemed"). They sometimes try to use it in casual talk about rules where native speakers would simply say "count as" or "is considered" (e.g., *Working 30 hours deems you full-time* is unnatural; say *Working 30 hours is deemed / is considered full-time*).
Significado
to officially judge or classify
Colocações
be deemed unlawful
|be deemed invalid
|be deemed to have occurred
|be deemed approved
|be deemed granted
|be deemed a resident
Sinónimos
declare (Emphasizes the public or formal announcing of a decision; "deem" focuses more on the judgment behind the decision.)
|
classify (Focuses on putting something into a category; "deem" is broader and about judging status or effect, often in legal wording.)
Antónimos
validate (Often used for officially confirming something as correct or legal; the opposite of "deem invalid" or "deem unlawful".)
Temas
law
|government
|business
|work
|politics
Definição
To say in an official or legal way that something has a certain status or is allowed or not allowed.
To decide or state officially, especially in law, policy, or administration, that something has a particular status, effect, or validity.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
deem
IPA
GB/dˈim/
US/dˈim/
Sílabas e acento
deem (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (deem)
Formas da palavra
Verb
- Base: deem
- 3rd Person Singular: deems
- Present Participle: deeming
- Past: deemed
Família de palavras
Forms
deems
verb
deeming
verb
deemed
verb
Expressões
be deemed to
1/bˈi dˈimd tə/
fixed phrase
formal
be officially considered to
Used in law and formal rules to say that something will be officially treated as if another thing is true.
Exemplos
- For tax purposes, he is deemed to be a resident of the country.
- If no reply is received within 14 days, the offer shall be deemed to have been rejected.
- The payment is deemed to have been made on the date it is received by the bank.
deem appropriate
1/dˈim əpɹˈoʊpɹiɪt/
fixed phrase
formal
judge something as appropriate
To decide that something is the right or proper thing to do in a situation.
Exemplos
- Managers may take any measures they deem appropriate.
- You can distribute the funds as you deem appropriate.
- The government deemed it appropriate to issue a public warning.
deem fit
1/dˈim fˈɪt/
fixed phrase
formal
judge something as suitable
To decide that something is right or suitable in a situation.
Exemplos
- You may take whatever action you deem fit.
- The board deemed it fit to postpone the vote.
- They will impose any penalty they deem fit under the rules.
deem it necessary
1/dˈim ˈɪt nˈɛsɪsˌɛɹi/
fixed phrase
formal
judge that something must be done
To decide or say that something must be done or is really needed.
Exemplos
- The company may deem it necessary to close several stores.
- If we deem it necessary, we will contact you for more information.
- The doctor did not deem it necessary to order further tests.