deem

/diːm/verb
Middle School
1

To hold in belief or estimation; to adjudge as a conclusion; to regard as being; to evaluate according to one's beliefs; to account.

2

To think, judge, or have or hold as an opinion; to decide or believe on consideration; to suppose.

3

To judge, to pass judgment on; to doom, to sentence.

4

To adjudge, to decree.

5

To dispense (justice); to administer (law).

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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