Synonyms for opinion

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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