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hold an opinion

VERB
consider
Synonyms
STRONGEST
analyze believe deem feel hold respect think view
STRONG
appraise count credit estimate judge reflect remember sense suppose
WEAK
bear in mind care for keep in view look upon make allowance for reckon with set down take for take into account think of
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disbelieve ignore
STRONG
disregard
WEAK
abandon discard dismiss forget leave neglect reject

Example Sentences

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It could be hard to imagine how anyone in their right mind could hold an opinion different from your own.

From Slate • Feb. 26, 2025

Of those who did hold an opinion, more had a favorable view than an unfavorable one.

From Washington Post • Jan. 19, 2020

It’s impossible not to hold an opinion on Chip Kelly, who operates within several functions during his day.

From The Guardian • Aug. 27, 2015

A third of Republican voters don’t know enough about Scott Walker to hold an opinion.

From New York Times • Aug. 4, 2015

"By no means so conspicuous as John Kenneby," said Mrs. Smiley, "if I may be allowed in my position to hold an opinion."

From Orley Farm by Trollope, Anthony