seem

verb

1. 1

   give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

   She seems to be sleeping

   This appears to be a very difficult problem

2. 2

   seem to be true, probable, or apparent

   It seems that he is very gifted

   It appears that the weather in California is very bad

3. 3

   appear to one's own mind or opinion

   I seem to be misunderstood by everyone

   I can't seem to learn these Chinese characters

4. 4

   appear to exist

   There seems no reason to go ahead with the project now