SEEM definition

(1) Give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

"She seems to be sleeping"

"This appears to be a very difficult problem"

"This project looks fishy"

"They appeared like people who had not eaten or slept for a long time"

(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) 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) Appear to exist

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