opined

[oh-pahynd] / oʊˈpaɪnd /

VERB

think

Synonyms

STRONGEST

surmise

STRONG

believe conceive conclude declare feel guess imagine judge presume say suggest suppose venture

WEAK

express an opinion

Antonyms

STRONG

calculate disbelieve know measure

Example Sentences

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The biggest one, Salim opined, is the cost of what can happen when you let yourself be run or dictated by ego or by pride.

From Salon • Jun. 21, 2026

“Ford…has in his social endeavor committed economic blunders, if not crimes,” The Wall Street Journal opined on Jan. 7, 1914.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

“His many detractors should grant that his comments late Saturday at a White House press briefing hit the right notes of gratitude and comity,” the Wall Street Journal editorial board opined.

From Slate • Apr. 26, 2026

He also opined that the Strategy cost price is not as important as people think.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

“It seems,” he opined, “a very pleasant day for a walk.”

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson