Sekirov Dictionary

opine

UK /ə(ʊ)ˈpaɪn/US /oʊˈpaɪn/

verb 3
noun 1
forms 4

verb3

•
To express an opinion; to state as an opinion; to suppose, consider (that).
- I opined that matters would soon become considerably worse.
- "Your decisions," she opined, "have been unfailingly disastrous for this company."
•
To give one's formal opinion (on or upon something).
- I had to opine on the situation because I thought a different perspective was in order.
•
To suppose, consider as correct, or entertain, an opinion.
- Do you, Maister Francis, opine that ye will re-establish your father's credit by cutting your kinsman's thrapple, or getting your ain sneckit instead thereof in the College-yards of Glasgow? — 1817

noun1

Any of a class of organic compounds, derived from amino acids, found in some plant galls.

forms

opined · opining · opines · opineth

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