Learn English – Other words for “it seems to me”

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Can I use the phrase it seems to me that in a sentence where I intend to state my opinion. Why? If not, can you suggest other words to replace it (but still has the same meaning.)

Best Answer

Yes, this is perfectly fine. Macmillan Dictionary provides the following example:

it seems to someone (that): It seems to me this is his most important novel.

It's listed under the idiom it seems for which they provide the following definition:

used for saying that something appears to exist or be true

This definition fits, because the following phrases have similar meaning, according to McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms (the examples are mine; not taken from the dictionary):

It seems to me that this question has been overlooked for a long time.

It appears to me that this question has been overlooked for a long time.

Attribution: "It Seems (phrase) Definition and Synonyms | Macmillan Dictionary." American English Definition and Synonyms | Macmillan Dictionary. Accessed June 01, 2018. https://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/it-seems.

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