opine

American  

[oh-pahyn] / oʊˈpaɪn /

verb (used with or without object)

opined, opining

1. to hold or express an opinion.

   Synonyms:

   imagine, imagine, guess, guess, allow, suggest, say, say

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opine British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of opine

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

Example Sentences

A few analysts have opined on fusion, though.

From Barron's

He has largely halted the regular press briefings that Moore once used to answer questions about critical incidents and occasionally opine on national issues.

From Los Angeles Times

Berkshire’s mountain of cash and equivalents increased to another record, with some analysts opining that it might reflect a decision by Buffett to leave big purchasing decisions to Abel.

From The Wall Street Journal

While old age can contribute, Grok opined, “your symptoms are specific and severe enough…to suggest underlying medical issues rather than just aging.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Butchart opines that the rest of the world is – explicitly or implicitly – opposed to unchallenged U.S. financial hegemony.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

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