B2verbformallawsociety
US/diːm/
UK/diːm/
to consider or judge something to be a particular thing, often officially
In context
The committee deemed the proposal too risky to approve.
Any document deemed confidential must be locked in the safe.
She deemed it necessary to call a lawyer before signing.
Words that go with deem
verb + adjective
- deem necessaryThe manager deemed it necessary to cancel the trip.
- deem appropriateTake whatever action you deem appropriate.
- deem unsafeInspectors deemed the bridge unsafe for traffic.
- deem unacceptableThe board deemed his behavior unacceptable.
- deem fitManagers can spend the budget as they deem fit.
- deem it wiseShe deemed it wise to say nothing.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I deem him as a good leader.Correct: I deem him a good leader.