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

Ukrainian commentators applauded the step, but many bleakly opined that it was too little, too late.

From Los Angeles Times

Their made-up roles will let them opine on how to shrink the government and the budget, until Musk decides he’s bored and it’s time for him to be president.

From Los Angeles Times

“He was not sent, did not read and did not opine on any draft.”

From Salon

In a legal filing submitted during that case, Georgia Tech scientist Jenny Houlroyd opined that neither wet cutting nor wearing masks — commonly recommended safeguards — would make engineered stone safe to cut.

From Los Angeles Times

As George Carlin opined, our horrible politicians are brought up in American families, go to American schools, American churches, watch American television, read American newspapers, belong to American clubs and eat at American restaurants.

From Salon

Related Words

• surmise