seem
Verbs
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(v) give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
- She seems to be sleeping
- This appears to be a very difficult problem
- This project looks fishy
- They appeared like people who had not eaten or slept for a long time
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(v) seem to be true, probable, or apparent
- It seems that he is very gifted
- It appears that the weather in California is very bad
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(v) appear to exist
- There seems no reason to go ahead with the project now
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(v) appear to one's own mind or opinion
- I seem to be misunderstood by everyone
- I can't seem to learn these Chinese characters