Opine
/oʊˈpaɪn/
Definitions
To express one's opinion or make a judgment.
/oʊˈpaɪn/
To express an opinion or belief.
The journalist opined on the controversial political issue.
💡 Simply: To share what you think or believe about something, especially in a serious way. Imagine you're at a debate, and you have to *opine* on the best way to solve a problem. Or at a conference, you might *opine* on a new scientific discovery.
👶 For kids: To tell someone what you think or believe.
More Examples
Many viewers opined that the ending of the movie was unsatisfying.
I'd like to opine that this new policy is going to be a disaster.
How It's Used
"The professor opined that the findings were inconclusive."
"Several experts opined on the economic impact of the new policy."
From Latin *opinari* ("to think, suppose, believe"), from *opinio* ("opinion").
Historically, 'opine' was more common, especially in philosophical and legal contexts, to express reasoned opinions. The usage is now still relatively common, but primarily in written form.
Memory tip
Think of a 'pine' tree, standing tall and offering its opinion about the forest.
Word Origin
"to think, suppose, believe"