Word of the Day — Friday, March 6, 2026
deem
verb/ˈdēm/
Definitions
verbto come to think or judge consider
“deemed it wise to go slow”
verbto have an opinion believe
Examples
- “deemed it wise to go slow”
- “those whom she deemed worthy”
- “a movie deemed appropriate for all ages”
Etymology
Middle English demen, from Old English dēman; akin to Old High German tuomen to judge, Old English dōm doom