opine

(noun, verb)

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.