Meaning & use
opine
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To express one's opinion, especially in a formal or public way.
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The critic opined that the film was the director's weakest work in a decade.
Neighbors gathered on the porch to opine about the town's new zoning rules.
A note on using this word
Opine often carries a slightly formal or ironic tone and is common in journalism when quoting someone's stated view.
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