opine

[ oh-pahyn ]

verb (used with or without object)

, o·pined, o·pin·ing.

1. to hold or express an opinion.

   Synonyms: imagine, guess, allow, suggest, say

opine

/ əʊˈpaɪn /

verb

1. when tr, usually takes a clause as object to hold or express an opinion

   he opined that it was all a sad mistake

Word History and Origins

Origin of opine¹

First recorded in 1575–85; is from Latin opīnārī “to think, deem”

Word History and Origins

Origin of opine¹

C16: from Latin opīnārī

Example Sentences

Fox News prime-timers opine from a shared set of conservative fantasies.

From Washington Post

The consultants opined ratepayers would probably pay less eventually under a publicly owned utility over private, but that didn’t account for a lot of complicating factors.

From Voice of San Diego

“I do not think I am competent to opine on what causes global warming or not,” Barrett said.

From Washington Post

While he hasn’t publicly opined on secure ballot boxes, von Spakovsky has repeatedly argued that everyone besides the elderly and those with health risks should not vote absentee in any form and only vote at their polling place.

From ProPublica

A former city attorney has also opined that even if that theory works out, another obstacle stands in the way.

From Voice of San Diego

If you don't know what happened, don't opine - much less commit yourself to any specific course of action.

From The Daily Beast

They will not attack us further, I opine, nor brave thee in the future in this rebellious fashion.

From Project Gutenberg

He had some very urgent business at Kilkenny; something that could not admit of delay, I opine.

From Project Gutenberg

I opine, whatever we do, she will not forget old days—the night at the earth-houses belike and other things.

From Project Gutenberg

The time has arrived, we opine, for trousers to be considered as public and not merely as private embellishments.

From Project Gutenberg

How can a man who opines or affirms, opine or affirm falsely — that is, opine or affirm the thing that is not?

From Project Gutenberg

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