Definitions
- Used to express a judgement or opinion about something. - Referring to a decision made based on careful consideration of all the facts. - Talking about a belief or assumption that something is true or likely to be true.
- Referring to a thoughtful examination of something. - Talking about a careful evaluation of all the options before making a decision. - Used to express an opinion or belief about something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words involve thinking about something carefully.
- 2Both words express an opinion or judgement about something.
- 3Both words can be used to indicate a decision-making process.
- 4Both words can be used in formal or informal contexts.
- 5Both words are verbs.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Deem is less common than consider in everyday language.
- 2Formality: Deem is more formal than consider.
- 3Connotation: Deem implies a more authoritative judgement, while consider suggests a more thoughtful evaluation.
- 4Focus: Deem emphasizes the final decision or judgement, while consider focuses on the process leading up to the decision.
Remember this!
Deem and consider are synonyms that both refer to the act of thinking about something carefully and expressing an opinion or judgement. However, deem is more formal and implies an authoritative judgement, while consider is more versatile and can be used in various contexts to suggest a thoughtful evaluation of all the options before making a decision.
