seem

(verb) give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect. Synonyms: look, appear. Examples: "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."

(verb) seem to be true, probable, or apparent. Synonyms: appear. Examples: "It seems that he is very gifted." "It appears that the weather in california is very bad."

(verb) appear to exist. Example: "There seems no reason to go ahead with the project now."

(verb) appear to one's own mind or opinion. Examples: "I seem to be misunderstood by everyone." "I can't seem to learn these chinese characters."