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Antonyms for opined

Grammar : Verb
Spell : oh-pahyn
Phonetic Transcription : oʊˈpaɪn

Definition 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
Example sentences :
  • 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

Synonyms for opined

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