seem respectable
Frequency: 7.211.0 per million words
Used to suggest an impression of being respectable.
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- He always tries to seem respectable in public.
- She seemed respectable enough to the committee.
- If you want to get the job, you will need to seem respectable during the interview.
- They have always tried to seem respectable in their community.
- He would seem respectable if he dressed more appropriately.
- Despite seeming respectable, his past was quite scandalous.
- Does he truly seem respectable to you?
- He doesn't seem very respectable with that attitude.
- To maintain a good reputation, one must not only be but also seem respectable.
- The old house, after renovations, began to seem respectable again.