opine
noun
1. (biochemistry) Any of a class of organic compounds, derived from amino acids, found in some plant tumours
verb
1. express one's opinion openly and without fear or hesitation
Similar word(s): animadvert
Definition categories: communication, declare
2. expect, believe, or suppose
Similar word(s): guess, imagine, reckon, suppose, think
Definition categories: cognition, anticipate, expect
Sentences with opine as a verb:
- I opined that matters would soon become considerably worse.
- "Your decisions," she opined, "have been unfailingly disastrous for this company."
- I had to opine on the situation because I thought a different perspective was in order.