Opine

Quick meaning: Opine is a verb meaning (intransitive, transitive) To express an opinion; to state as an opinion; to suppose, consider (that).

Meaning

(intransitive, transitive) To express an opinion; to state as an opinion; to suppose, consider (that).

More Meanings

1. (intransitive) To give one's formal opinion (on or upon something).
2. (intransitive, transitive) To suppose, consider as correct, or entertain, an opinion.
3. (biochemistry) Any of a class of organic compounds, derived from amino acids, found in some plant galls.

Example Sentences

I opined that matters would soon become considerably worse.

This, I opine, is a correct and fair statement of the case.

"Your decisions," she opined, "have been unfailingly disastrous for this company."

I had to opine on the situation because I thought a different perspective was in order.

Word Forms

• opines
• opining
• opined

Synonyms for opine

Depending on context, synonyms include animadvert.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include animadvert, think, suppose, deem, reckon, state.

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