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opineto express an opinion or view about something

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to express an opinion or view about something

Pronunciation (IPA): /oʊˈpaɪn/

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother loves to opine about everything from politics to pizza toppings.
  • The judge refused to opine on matters outside his jurisdiction.
  • Social media gives everyone a platform to opine about celebrity fashion choices.

opine

VERB

[/oʊˈpaɪn/]

to express an opinion or view about something

At the town hall, an elderly farmer stands to opine on the new water policy.
💡 Concept

At the town hall, an elderly farmer stands to opine on the new water policy.

Under stars, I opine and define what's truly divine.
🎵 Rhyme

Under stars, I opine and define what's truly divine.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/oʊˈpaɪn/
🇬🇧 UK/əʊˈpaɪn/

🌳Etymology

Rootopin
Suffix--e

Origin

From Latin 'opinari' meaning 'to think or suppose,' which is of uncertain ultimate origin but possibly related to Latin 'reputare' (to reckon or consider).

Breakdown

opin- (think, suppose) + -e (verb infinitive ending) = opine (to express an opinion)

🎵Rhyme

definerefinedivinedesign
define
refine
divine
design

🔗Collocations

opine that
experts opine
opine freely
opine publicly
dare to opine

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandmother loves to opine about everything from politics to pizza toppings.

The judge refused to opine on matters outside his jurisdiction.

😄 Fun example

Social media gives everyone a platform to opine about celebrity fashion choices.

The professor opined that students today read less than previous generations.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

expressstatedeclareassertvoice

Antonyms

withholdsuppressconceal

Related

opinionopinionatedviewcommentremark

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