seem probable
Frequency: 7.010.1 per million words
to appear likely to be true or to happen, based on impression
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Examples (10)
- It seemed probable that the meeting would be cancelled due to the storm.
- Such a scenario seems highly probable given the current economic climate.
- It did not seem probable that they would arrive on time for the opening ceremony.
- Does it seem probable to you that the house prices will drop this year?
- A peaceful resolution seemed increasingly probable as negotiations progressed.
- It seemed probable to the investigators that the fire was accidental.
- This explanation seems far more probable than the previous one we heard.
- It might seem probable at first glance, but we need more evidence to be sure.
- It seemed probable that a new law would be passed to address the issue.
- The success of the project seemed quite probable after the positive initial trials.