Antonyms for deeming
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : deem |
| Phonetic Transcription : dim |
Definition of deeming
Origin :- Old English deman "to judge, condemn, think, compute," from root of dom (see doom (n.)). Originally "to pronounce judgment" as well as "to form an opinion." The two judges of the Isle of Man were called deemsters in 17c., a title formerly common throughout England and Scotland and preserved in the surname Dempster.
- verb regard, consider
- A little while I pondered this, deeming the thing desperate at first.
- Extract from : « The Shame of Motley » by Raphael Sabatini
- "If he so urges it, we'll not deny him," he said at last, deeming it best to humour her.
- Extract from : « The Sea-Hawk » by Raphael Sabatini
- He had left his sword above-stairs, not deeming that he would be needing it at a wedding.
- Extract from : « The Lion's Skin » by Rafael Sabatini
- Still Joseph smiled, deeming himself master of the situation.
- Extract from : « The Tavern Knight » by Rafael Sabatini
- And heated Fritz his helmet doffs, Not deeming he's a headless trunk.
- Extract from : « Enamels and Cameos and other Poems » by Thophile Gautier
- With loud shouts the Catholics came on, deeming the chateau as good as won.
- Extract from : « Saint Bartholomew's Eve » by G. A. Henty
- King Louis smiled at me, deeming what he had suggested no insult.
- Extract from : « Simon Dale » by Anthony Hope
- Therefore I came from Fiesole, deeming it a message from heaven that I was bound to deliver.
- Extract from : « Romola » by George Eliot
- Deeming it prudent to be submissive, I permitted him to conduct me to my chamber.
- Extract from : « Seek and Find » by Oliver Optic
- He answered her with an appearance of frankness, deeming that to be the best policy.
- Extract from : « The Golden Dog » by William Kirby
Synonyms for deeming
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