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Opine

oh-PYN/əʊˈpaɪn/

To opine is to express an opinion (formal): opine in the minute, opine that the n is raw. Comment (already in the dictionary) is everyday; a vibe is not a finding.

Meaning

To express an opinion (formal; from comment, already in the dictionary).

Examples

  • “Opine in the minute if you must; a vibe is not a finding.”
  • “Comment is already in this course. Hold is the close twin. A vibe is talk. A codebook line is methods. Write the raw number; then keep the opinion if the clause still sits on a fact.”

Good to know

State an opinion (formal). Everyday: comment (already in the dictionary). A vibe ≠ a finding.

Near in meaning

comment, hold, remark

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