Definitions

1. verb

to consider or judge something to be the case, especially something unpleasant or difficult

“She deemed the situation hopeless.”

2. verb

to think or believe something

“He deemed it his duty to help others.”

3. verb

to give a particular status or rank to someone or something

“The award committee deemed her the winner.”

4. noun

a judgment or opinion, especially about the value or quality of something

“The critics’ deem of the new novel was positive.”

5. noun

a decree or edict, especially one made by a superior authority

“The king’s deem was to establish a new law.”