Other words for "it seems to me"

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.)

Solution 1:

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.

Solution 2:

"it seems to me that" is perfectly fine. Depending on context, there are other ways to convey almost the same:

• "It looks like"
• "I'm inclined to think that"
• "I presume"
• "I presuppose"
• "I take for granted"
• "I have the impression"

Examples:

• "Tut, it looks like there's something wrong here."
• "I'm inclined to think he doesn't know his subject."
• "I presume they will end up staying for dinner."
• "I presuppose the measurements were accurate."
• "I take it for granted she has some connections and could help us."