opine
/ou'pain/
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Definition
- Verb:
- To express one's opinion: To state or declare what one thinks about a particular matter, often in a formal or considered manner.
- To hold or believe as an opinion: To have a particular view or judgment about something.
Usage
The verb "opine" is typically used in more formal, written, or deliberative contexts. It often introduces a statement of belief or judgment. - It is commonly followed by a that-clause (e.g., "He opined that...") or direct speech. - It can also be used with a direct object, such as a noun phrase describing the opinion.
Examples
- With a that-clause:
- The critic opined that the film was a masterpiece of modern cinema.
- She opined that the policy would have negative consequences.
- With direct speech:
- "The project is fundamentally flawed," opined the consultant.
- With a direct object:
- He opined a different view during the discussion.
Advanced Usage
- "to opine on/about": To give an opinion concerning a specific topic.
- The panel was asked to opine on the ethical implications of the new technology.
- He is always ready to opine about politics.
Variants and Related Words
- Opinion (n): A view or judgment formed about something.
- In my opinion, we should proceed cautiously.
- Opinionated (adj): Holding stubbornly to one's own opinions.
- He is too opinionated to consider other viewpoints.
Synonyms
- State: To express something definitely or clearly.
- Declare: To say something in a solemn and emphatic manner.
- Assert: To state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.
- Contend: To assert something as a position in an argument.
- Remark: To say something as a comment.
Antonyms
- Suppress: To prevent the expression of an opinion.
- Withhold: To refrain from expressing something.
Verb
- expect, believe, or suppose
- I imagine she earned a lot of money with her new novel
- I thought to find her in a bad state
- he didn't think to find her in the kitchen
- I guess she is angry at me for standing her up
- express one's opinion openly and without fear or hesitation
- John spoke up at the meeting