seem as appropriate

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "seem as appropriate" is not correct in standard written English.
The correct form would be "seem appropriate" or "seem to be appropriate." Example: "The suggestions you provided seem appropriate for the project we are working on."

⚠ May contain grammatical issues

News & Media

Science

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

3 human-written examples

It did not seem as appropriate for the sweeter Mr. Carell.

The New York Times - Arts

The dying days of this World Cup seem as appropriate a time as any to collect some thoughts, many of which are reprised from a previous article of mine.

The Guardian - Sport

If such were to be conducted, KIT or PDGFRA overexpression, and not mutational status of the genes, would seem as appropriate criteria for selection of patients.

British Journal of Cancer

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

56 human-written examples

From this vantage point the zoo seems as appropriate as penguins surrounded by tropical jungle.

The New York Times

On another wall, a painting of a sexy woman in a Lotus Evora racecar seems as appropriate for a lad's magazine as an art gallery.

The New York Times

The rain that had lashed down on Monumental Stadium for an hour, the whole storm brewing over Argentina, seemed as appropriate as Maradona's words when he said, after the stadium lights were switched off: "I thought we were liquidated, but I forgot about Palermo".

The New York Times - Sports

Tuscany seemed as appropriate a place as any.

Huffington Post

But few other tunes seemed as appropriate for the occasion on Saturday as when The Boss introduced "Wrecking Ball".

Los Angeles Times

Since fashion seems as happy to appropriate parody as it does oppressed cultures (compare the Derelicte line from Zoolander to Vogue India's 'third world chic' shoot) let's just hope no designer sees those 'Concentration Couture' striped pyjamas.

The Guardian - Lifestyle

As of yesterday afternoon, when Mr. Giuliani had completed his 15 minutes with Mr. Bloomberg and headed back up the steps of City Hall to hold his daily news briefing on the World Trade Center, it seemed as if the more appropriate question was whether that was something the outgoing mayor was really prepared to do.

The New York Times

His work has often been characterized as a three-dimensional Abstract Expressionism, but abstracted Pop Art seems just as appropriate.

The New York Times - Arts

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use the grammatically correct form "seem appropriate" or "seem to be appropriate". This ensures clarity and avoids misinterpretations.

Common error

Avoid adding "as" between "seem" and "appropriate". The correct phrasing is "seem appropriate", which is more direct and grammatically sound.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "seem as appropriate" functions as a predicate adjective attempting to describe a noun or situation. However, as Ludwig AI points out, the inclusion of "as" is grammatically incorrect, diminishing its effectiveness.

Expression frequency: Rare

Frequent in

News & Media

33%

Science

33%

Formal & Business

0%

Less common in

Academia

0%

Encyclopedias

0%

Wiki

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, while the phrase "seem as appropriate" attempts to convey that something appears suitable, it is grammatically incorrect. Ludwig AI confirms that the correct form is "seem appropriate" or "seem to be appropriate". Although examples exist across various contexts, its usage is rare. It's best to use grammatically correct alternatives like "appear suitable" or "seem fitting" to ensure clarity and accuracy in your writing. Paying attention to these nuances helps maintain professionalism and credibility in both formal and informal communication.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

seem to be appropriate

This corrects the grammatical structure of the original phrase by including "to be".

appear appropriate

This substitutes "seem" with "appear", which offers a slightly more formal tone but maintains a similar meaning.

seem fitting

This replaces "appropriate" with "fitting", providing a synonym that suggests a good match or alignment.

seem suitable

This alternative replaces "as appropriate" with the single adjective "suitable", creating a more concise expression.

appear to be fitting

Combines "appear" and "fitting" with the correct grammatical structure "to be".

look appropriate

Uses "look" as a more casual synonym for "seem" or "appear".

strike as appropriate

Uses "strike" to indicate how something is perceived, rather than simply its appearance.

sound appropriate

Suggests the appropriateness is based on what is heard or communicated.

be deemed appropriate

Shifts the focus to a judgment being made about appropriateness.

be considered suitable

Similar to 'be deemed appropriate' but uses 'considered' and 'suitable'.

FAQs

How should I correctly use "seem appropriate" in a sentence?

Use the phrase without the extra "as", for example: "The suggestions you provided "seem appropriate" for the project we are working on."

Is it correct to say "seem as appropriate"?

No, the correct phrasing is ""seem appropriate"". Adding "as" is grammatically incorrect in this context.

What are some alternatives to "seem appropriate"?

Alternatives include "appear suitable", "seem fitting", or "seem to be appropriate", depending on the context.

What's the difference between "seem appropriate" and "seem to be appropriate"?

While both are grammatically correct, ""seem appropriate"" is more concise and commonly used. "seem to be appropriate" adds a slight emphasis but isn't always necessary.