v. deemed, deem·ing, deems v.tr. 1. To regard as; consider: deemed the results unsatisfactory. See Synonyms at consider. See Usage Note at as1. 2. To suppose or believe: "making little improvements which she deemed that he would value when she was gone" (Thomas Hardy). v.intr. To have an opinion; think. |
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