seem
Give off vibes
The verb seem is a linking verb that often has only an adjective as a predicate, though it can also be followed by all kinds of clauses.
It is not used in progressive tenses, though the present participle, seeming, is used as an adjective.
Seem is used to connect qualities in the predicate with the subject and at the same time, convey they idea that the association is based on someone’s perception, not necessarily on measurable evidence: You seem a little tired today.
Audible wave phenomenon
appear · become · remain · stay · prove · turn out · end up · come across
Direct one's gaze
- appearBecome perceptible to sight
- come acrossFind accidentally
- strikeForceful impact or stoppage
- presentGift or current moment
show · register · read · manifest · exhibit · display · project · convey
Perceive by touch
- sensePerception or judgment
- perceiveBecome conscious of
- experiencePractical knowledge from life
- findLocate through effort
consider · regard · view · judge · reckon · figure · gather · suppose
sound
Audible wave phenomenon
smell · appear · become · remain · stay · prove · turn out · end up · come across
look
Direct one's gaze
- appearBecome perceptible to sight
- come acrossFind accidentally
- strikeForceful impact or stoppage
present · show · register · read · manifest · exhibit · display · project · convey · suggest
feel
Perceive by touch
- sensePerception or judgment
- perceiveBecome conscious of
- experiencePractical knowledge from life
find · consider · regard · view · judge · reckon · figure · gather · suppose · imagine
pretend
Act as though
affect · simulate · masquerade · fake · sham · bluff · put on · make like · play · pass for
promise
Commitment to act
lean · suggest · indicate · point · hint · portend · bode · augur · presage · foreshadow
- it seemsExpressing tentative inference
- seems likeGives an impression
- couldn't seemGave off inability vibes
- to seemGive an impression
- seems legit
- seem like a good idea at the timeFelt reasonable before consequences