seems
seems · verb
Definitions
verb
- 1.
Third person singular present tense of *seem*; gives the impression of being or doing something.
- 2.
Used to make a statement less direct or forceful.
- 3.
Used to express uncertainty or tentativeness about something.
Related words
Etymology
From Middle English semen ("to seem, appear"), from Old Norse sœma ("to conform to, honor"), from sómr ("fitting, proper"). The semantic shift from "to be fitting" to "to appear" occurred in Middle English. The -s ending is the third person singular present tense marker.