opine (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /oʊˈpaɪn/

Definition

To express an opinion or judgment, especially in a formal or considered way.

Examples

• The experts opine that the market is likely to stabilize soon.

• She opined on the matter of public education during the debate.

• Many citizens opine that the government should take more action.

How to Use opine

opine that (prepositional phrase)

To express an opinion that a particular situation or fact is true. — "The committee opined that the proposal was not viable."

opine on (prepositional phrase)

To give one's judgment or opinion about a specific subject. — "She was invited to opine on the future of artificial intelligence."

Synonyms of opine

Words with a similar meaning to opine:

• think
• believe
• suppose
• state
• assert

Antonyms of opine

Words with the opposite meaning to opine:

• doubt
• disbelieve

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