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Grammar : Noun
Spell : uh-pin-yuhn
Phonetic Transcription : əˈpɪn yən

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Définition of opinion

Origin :
  • c.1300, from Old French opinion "opinion, view, judgements founded upon probabilities" (12c.), from Latin opinionem (nominative opinio) "opinion, conjecture, fancy, belief, what one thinks; appreciation, esteem," from stem of opinari "think, judge, suppose, opine," from PIE *op- "to choose" (see option).
  • Where there is much desire to learn, there of necessity will be much arguing, much writing, many opinions; for opinion in good men is but knowledge in the making. [Milton, "Areopagitica"]
  • noun belief
Example sentences :
  • "You are welcome to your opinion," returned Robert, indifferently.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • "You asked my opinion, and I gave it," said Robert, not flinching.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • But every difference of opinion is not a difference of principle.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • There was less diversity of opinion in regard to Elinor's picture.
  • Extract from : « The Prophetic Pictures (From "Twice Told Tales") » by Nathaniel Hawthorne
  • But I used then to say, and I still am of opinion, that he wants a heart: and if he does, he wants every thing.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • The world's opinion ought to be but a secondary consideration.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • Gives her opinion of the force which figure or person may be allowed to have upon her sex.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • But since you ask for my opinion, you must tell me all you know or surmise of their inducements.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • You might say that a standard of morals is entirely a matter of opinion.
  • Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
  • How can I arrive at an opinion unless I go myself, and see what it is like?
  • Extract from : « Life in London » by Edwin Hodder

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