Definitions
- To form an opinion or judgement about something. - To consider something to be true or of a particular quality. - To regard or believe something to be a certain way.
- To have an opinion or belief about something. - To consider or reflect on something in one's mind. - To use one's mental faculties to arrive at a conclusion or idea.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve forming opinions or beliefs about something.
- 2Both require mental activity and cognitive processing.
- 3Both can be used to express uncertainty or speculation.
- 4Both can be used to express confidence or conviction.
- 5Both are verbs that describe mental processes.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Deem is more formal and less common than think, which is more versatile and widely used in everyday language.
- 2Connotation: Deem implies a more authoritative or official judgement, while think can be more personal or subjective.
- 3Degree of certainty: Deem implies a higher degree of certainty or conviction than think, which can be used to express doubt or uncertainty.
- 4Focus: Deem emphasizes the act of forming a judgement or opinion, while think can also refer to the process of reasoning or reflecting on a topic.
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Remember this!
Deem and think are both verbs that describe the process of forming opinions or beliefs about something. However, deem is more formal and implies a higher degree of certainty or authority, while think is more versatile and can be used to express personal opinions, doubts, or reflections.
