Synonyms for opined
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : oh-pahyn |
| Phonetic Transcription : oʊˈpaɪn |
Top 10 synonyms for opined Other synonyms for the word opined
Définition of opined
Origin :- "express an opinion," mid-15c., from Middle French opiner (15c.) and directly from Latin opinari "have an opinion, be of opinion, suppose, conjecture, think, judge," perhaps related to optare "to desire, choose" (see option). Related: Opined; opining.
- verb think
- Mr Sparkler opined that he painted anything, if he could get the job.
- Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
- The boy grinned bashfully and opined the magnate just mentioned was "all right."
- Extract from : « Shavings » by Joseph C. Lincoln
- "Ye can always thrash an impudent fellow," opined the adjutant.
- Extract from : « The Snare » by Rafael Sabatini
- Clearly he was recovering, from which Garnache opined with regret that his blow had been too light.
- Extract from : « St. Martin's Summer » by Rafael Sabatini
- He must be dealt with out of hand, Trenchard opined, and dealt with ruthlessly.
- Extract from : « Mistress Wilding » by Rafael Sabatini
- This might have finished the tale, but Henry opined that the tale was a trifle short.
- Extract from : « A Great Man » by Arnold Bennett
- The warrant officer sighed and opined that orders were orders.
- Extract from : « Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, March 15, 1916 » by Various
- And it was as he opined, for this ship belonged to Eindrid of Gimsar.
- Extract from : « The Sagas of Olaf Tryggvason and of Harald The Tyrant (Harald Haardraade) » by Snorri Sturluson
- "Nothing can be plainer than that she likes him," Grace opined.
- Extract from : « The Tragic Muse » by Henry James
- "He hears you, he watches you, he rejoices in you," Lady Agnes opined.
- Extract from : « The Tragic Muse » by Henry James
Antonyms for opined
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