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Deam vs. Deem — What's the Difference?

Edited by Tayyaba Rehman — By Fiza Rafique — Published on October 16, 2023
"Deam" is an incorrect spelling. The correct spelling is "Deem," which means to judge or consider in a specific way.

Which is correct: Deam or Deem

How to spell Deem?

Deam

Incorrect Spelling

Deem

Correct Spelling

Difference Between Deam and Deem

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Key Differences

Associate "Deem" with "seem," both having double "e."
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Connect with the phrase "deem it necessary" to recall the right spelling.
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Think of "Deem" as needing double "e" to see or judge.
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Recall words like "gleam" and "team" that also have double "e."
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Remember "Deem" with the word "Dream" but without the 'r'.
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Definitions

Deam

Deam is an incorrect spelling of Deem.
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Deem

To regard or consider in a specific manner.
She deemed the solution appropriate.
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Deem

To hold as an opinion or judgment.
He deemed it best to wait.
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Deem

To believe or judge based on evidence.
I deem this book valuable.
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Deem

To come to think or judge.
They deemed him trustworthy.
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Deem

To regard as; consider
Deemed the results unsatisfactory. See Usage Note at as1.
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Deem

To suppose or believe
"making little improvements which she deemed that he would value when she was gone" (Thomas Hardy).
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Deem

To have an opinion; think.
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Deem

To judge, to pass judgment on; to doom, to sentence.
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Deem

To adjudge, to decree.
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Deem

To dispense (justice); to administer (law).
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Deem

(ditransitive) To hold in belief or estimation; to adjudge as a conclusion; to regard as being; to evaluate according to one's beliefs; to account.
She deemed his efforts insufficient.
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Deem

(ambitransitive) To think, judge, or have or hold as an opinion; to decide or believe on consideration; to suppose.
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Deem

An opinion, a judgment, a surmise.
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Deem

To decide; to judge; to sentence; to condemn.
Claudius . . . Was demed for to hang upon a tree.
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Deem

To account; to esteem; to think; to judge; to hold in opinion; to regard.
For never can I deem him less him less than god.
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Deem

To be of opinion; to think; to estimate; to opine; to suppose.
And deemest thou as those who pore,With aged eyes, short way before?
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Deem

To pass judgment.
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Deem

Opinion; judgment.
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Deem

Keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view;
Take for granted
View as important
Hold these truths to be self-evident
I hold him personally responsible
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Deem

To have an opinion or view on something.
Which movie do you deem the best?
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FAQs

What is the root word of Deem?

The root word is "dēman" from Old English.
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Why is it called Deem?

Derived from Old English "dēman" meaning to judge.
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What is the pronunciation of Deem?

It's pronounced as /diːm/.
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Which preposition is used with Deem?

Commonly "as" as in "deemed as important."
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What is the verb form of Deem?

Deem.
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Which article is used with Deem?

Typically "the" when discussing a specific instance.
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Which vowel is used before Deem?

The indefinite article "a" is used before "deem."
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Is Deem a countable noun?

It's not a noun.
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Is Deem a collective noun?

No.
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What is the plural form of Deem?

Verbs don't have plural forms.
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Is Deem a noun or adjective?

It's a verb.
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Is Deem an adverb?

No.
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Is the Deem term a metaphor?

Not inherently, but can be used metaphorically.
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Is the word “Deem” a Direct object or an Indirect object?

"Deem" is a verb, but it can take a direct object.
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Which determiner is used with Deem?

Determiners like "this" or "that" can be used, depending on context.
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What is the singular form of Deem?

Deem is a verb and doesn't have singular or plural forms in the traditional sense.
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Which conjunction is used with Deem?

Any conjunction can be used depending on the sentence structure.
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Is Deem a negative or positive word?

Neutral. The connotation depends on context.
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Is Deem a vowel or consonant?

"Deem" is a word containing both vowels and consonants.
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How many syllables are in Deem?

One syllable.
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How do we divide Deem into syllables?

Deem is one syllable and isn't divided.
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What part of speech is Deem?

Verb.
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What is another term for Deem?

Consider or regard.
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What is the opposite of Deem?

Overlook or disregard.
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Is Deem an abstract noun?

No.
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Is the word Deem imperative?

It can be, depending on context.
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What is a stressed syllable in Deem?

The entire word "Deem" as it's a monosyllabic word.
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How is Deem used in a sentence?

"I deem this project a success."
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What is the first form of Deem?

Deem.
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What is the second form of Deem?

Deemed.
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What is the third form of Deem?

Deemed.
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Is the word Deem a Gerund?

No, "deeming" would be the gerund form.
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