deems

2 definitions • 4 examples

to consider or judge something in a particular way:

[ + obj + noun/adj ] The area has now been deemed safe.

[ + noun/adj ] We will provide help whenever you deem it appropriate.

[ + obj + to infinitive ] Anyone not paying the registration fee by 31 March will be deemed to have withdrawn from the offer.

to consider or judge:

The president asked Congress for authority to take whatever steps he deemed necessary, including the use of force.