Opine: meaning, definitions and examples
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opine
[ əˈpʌɪn ]
expressing a view
To opine means to express an opinion or belief about something. It is a formal or literary way of saying 'to express one's thoughts'. Opining often involves giving one's viewpoint on a particular topic or issue.
Synonyms
assert, declare, express, state
Examples of usage
- I opine that the new policy will have negative consequences.
- She opined that the movie was a masterpiece.
- Many experts opine that climate change is a pressing issue.
- He is known for opining on various political matters.
- Opining without proper knowledge can be misleading.
a view or opinion
As a noun, an opine refers to a view, belief, or opinion held by someone. It can also refer to the act of opining or expressing one's thoughts on a subject.
Synonyms
belief, opinion, perspective, view
Examples of usage
- His opine on the matter was well-received.
- The student's opine added a fresh perspective to the discussion.
- She shared her opine on the latest developments in the industry.
- The opine of the expert shed light on the issue.
- Opines from different stakeholders were taken into consideration.
Translations
Translations of the word "opine" in other languages:
🇵🇹 opinar
🇮🇳 राय देना
🇩🇪 meinen
- äußern
- glauben
🇮🇩 berpendapat
🇺🇦 висловлювати думку
🇵🇱 wyrażać opinię
🇯🇵 意見を述べる (iken o noberu)
🇫🇷 exprimer son opinion
🇪🇸 opinar
🇹🇷 fikir beyan etmek
🇰🇷 의견을 말하다 (uigyeoneul malhada)
🇸🇦 يبدي رأيًا (yubdi ra'yan)
🇨🇿 vyjadřovat názor
🇸🇰 vyjadrovať názor
🇨🇳 发表意见 (fābiǎo yìjiàn)
🇸🇮 izraziti mnenje
🇮🇸 lýsa skoðun
🇰🇿 пікір білдіру
🇬🇪 მოსაზრების გამოთქმა (mosazrebis gamotqma)
🇦🇿 rəy bildirmək
🇲🇽 opinar
Word origin
The word 'opine' originated from the Latin word 'opinari', which means 'to think or believe'. It entered the English language in the late 15th century and has been used to express viewpoints and opinions ever since. Over time, 'opine' has become a formal and elegant way to convey one's thoughts on various matters.
See also: opinion.