English Dictionary

opine

/ə(ʊ)ˈpaɪn/

verb

(intransitive, transitive) To have or express an opinion; to state as an opinion; to suppose, consider (that). / (intransitive) To give one's formal opinion (on or upon something).

I opine that the new policy will have a positive impact.

意味（1）

(intransitive, transitive) To have or express an opinion; to state as an opinion; to suppose, consider (that).

I opined that matters would soon become considerably worse.

意味（2）

(intransitive) 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.