Word: opine (verb)

Associations

"Opine" means to give an opinion or express a thought about something. It is often used in formal or written English, like in articles, discussions, or debates.

• Example 1: The expert opined that the new policy would improve education. (Here, "opined" means the expert shared their opinion.)
• Example 2: Many people opine that the movie was too long. (People express their thoughts about the movie.)
• Example 3: During the meeting, she opined that the project needed more funding. (She gave her opinion in the meeting.)

Synonym: "say" or "think" can be similar, but "opine" sounds more formal and is usually used when someone carefully shares their opinion.

Substitution

In place of "opine," you can use:

• say (more casual)
• think (more about personal belief)
• express an opinion (more formal)
• comment (when giving a short opinion)

For example, "The expert said that..." is less formal than "The expert opined that..."

Deconstruction

The word "opine" comes from Latin "opinari," which means "to think" or "to suppose." It has no prefix or suffix here; it's a simple verb that means to express what you think.

Inquiry

• When do you think it is better to use "opine" instead of just "say" or "think"?
• Can you think of a situation where giving your opinion formally (using "opine") is important?
• How would you opine about a topic you feel strongly about? Try to use the word in a sentence about your own experience.