verb

opine

Opine (verb) means to express an opinion; to state as an opinion; to suppose, consider (that).

verb

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

To give one's formal opinion (on or upon something).

To suppose, consider as correct, or entertain, an opinion.

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Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French opiner, from Latin opīnor (“to hold as an opinion”), from *opīnus (“thinking, expecting”), only in negative nec-opīnus (“not expecting”) and in-opīnus (“not expected”); akin to optō (“to choose, desire”), and to apīscor (“to obtain”); see optate and opt.

Rhymes for opine

nine mine wine line sine dine fine vine pine tine thine shine

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of opine?

"opine" (verb) means to express an opinion; to state as an opinion; to suppose, consider (that).

What are the different meanings of opine?

"opine" has 3 main meanings: 1. To express an opinion; to state as an opinion; to suppose, consider (that); 2. To give one's formal opinion (on or upon something); 3. To suppose, consider as correct, or entertain, an opinion.