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

[ Syn: look , appear ]

seem to be true, probable, or apparent; It seems that he is very gifted; It appears that the weather in California is very bad

[ Syn: appear ]

appear to exist; There seems no reason to go ahead with the project now'

appear to one's own mind or opinion; I seem to be misunderstood by everyone; I can't seem to learn these Chinese characters'