Meaning of opine in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /oʊˈpaɪn/

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  1. Verb

    opine

    Etymology

    late Middle English: from Latin opinari‘think, believe’

    Definitions

    1. speak one's opinion without fear or hesitation

    Examples

    • « John spoke up at the meeting »

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  2. 2. expect, believe, or suppose

    Examples

    • « I imagine she earned a lot of money with her new novel »
    • « I thought to find her in a bad state »
    • « he didn't think to find her in the kitchen »
    • « I guess she is angry at me for standing her up »

    Derived terms

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