seem

verb

1. give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

   verb.perception

   Examples

   She seems to be sleeping.

   Synonyms appear look

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. seem to be true, probable, or apparent

   verb.perception

   Examples

   It seems that he is very gifted.

   Synonyms appear

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. appear to exist

   verb.stative

   Examples

   There seems no reason to go ahead with the project now.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. appear to one's own mind or opinion

   verb.perception

   Examples

   I seem to be misunderstood by everyone.

   I can't seem to learn these Chinese characters.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. To appear, or to appear to be; to have a show or semblance; to present an appearance; to look; to strike one's apprehension or fancy as being; to be taken as.

   verb

   Source: webster1913

6. To befit; to beseem.

   verb

   Source: webster1913