Opinion I People Matter əˈpɪnjən Give Chance Voice

• he has very strong political opinions.
• we were invited to give our opinions about how the work should be done.
• i've recently changed my opinion of her.
• you will have the chance to voice your opinions on the matter.

opinion

1. your feelings or thoughts about somebody/something, rather than a fact
• SYNONYM view
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/view_2
• He has very strong political opinions.
• We were invited to give our opinions about how the work should be done.
• I've recently changed my opinion of her.
• You will have the chance to voice your opinions on the matter.
• We all have opinions about what is wrong with the process.
• The chairman expressed the opinion that job losses were inevitable.
• I formed the opinion that he was not to be trusted.
• It is our opinion that he should resign.
• In my personal opinion, it's a very sound investment.
• If you want my opinion, I think you'd be crazy not to accept.
• In my humble opinion, you were wrong.
• He writes an opinion piece in the ‘New York Times’.

Extra Examples

• He asked me for my opinion of the course.
• I don't share your opinion of his ability.
• I don't trust her, if you want my honest opinion.
• I've only met her briefly and I haven't really had the chance to form an opinion.
• People have differing opinions on the subject.
• Most people have very negative opinions towards him.
• She is one of the few critics with a dissenting opinion on the film.
• Only about 20% of Italians have a favourable opinion of the candidate.
• Views expressed in this column do not reflect the opinions of my employer.
• a city guide based on the informed opinions of locals
• I'm just stating my opinion and you can disagree if you want.
• I respect your opinion but I'm going to go with my original choice.
• Thank you for your feedback. We value your opinion.
• a platform for people to share their opinions
• Opinions are mixed regarding genetically-modified food.
• Opinions differ as to when this wine should be drunk.
• The meeting will give people the chance to voice their opinions on the matter.
• I didn't ask for your opinion!
• These are all just subjective opinions.
• I think you should keep your opinions to yourself.
• a regular opinion column
2. the beliefs or views of a group of people
• SEE ALSO public opinion
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/public-opinion
• legal/medical/political opinion (= the beliefs of people working in the legal, etc. profession)
• There is a difference of opinion (= people disagree) as to the merits of the plan.
• Opinion is divided (= people disagree) on the issue.
• to split/polarize opinion
• to sway/shape/influence opinion
• Popular opinion is shifting in favour of change.
• There is a wide body of opinion that supports this proposal.
• Which is the better is a matter of opinion (= people have different opinions about it).
• Opinion among fans is mixed, but most approve the new direction.

Extra Examples

• Contrary to general opinion, not all of Hitchcock's movies were great.
• The majority opinion in this country is that gay marriage is acceptable.
• They are purposely misleading the public in a desperate attempt to sway opinion.
• We have learned how a simple message can shape popular opinion.
• He believes there has been a shift in opinion towards legalizing the drug.
• His status as a sports idol could influence local opinion about his innocence.
• She is aware that her new book will split opinion.
• The film has divided opinion: people either love it or hate it.
• The decision to cast him as the new James Bond polarized opinion.
• UN resolutions are not legally binding, but they do reflect world opinion.
• The survey is intended to gauge consumer opinion about pricing.
• There is no consensus opinion on the matter.
• Opinion among doctors is that the medication is safe.
• Prevailing local opinion is against the new road proposals.
• The country's government appears disdainful of world opinion.
• This view is supported by a growing body of professional opinion.
• Medical opinion differs as to whether the condition has any psychological causes.
3. advice from a professional person
• The couple sought the opinions of other doctors who confirmed the diagnosis.
• Get an expert opinion before you invest.
• I'd like a second opinion (= advice from another person) before I make a decision.
• They called in a psychologist to give an independent opinion.

Extra Examples

• I think we need to get a legal opinion on whether we can proceed.
• This statement should in no way be construed as a legal opinion.
• After seeking opinions from three different specialists, she chose to have surgery.
• In a dissenting opinion, Justice Ruth Corder argued that the court was overstepping its bounds.
• The department asked the Board of Ethics to issue an advisory opinion.
• The International Courts produced an advisory opinion against the wall.
• Judge Leonard Sack wrote a concurring opinion, agreeing that the defendant's civil rights were infringed.
• She was asked whether, in her expert opinion, the child was at risk.
4. to believe or think that…
• We are strongly of the opinion that great caution should be exercised in dealing with this matter.
5. your opinion that is the result of careful thought
• It is my considered opinion that you are wrong.
6. to think that somebody/something is good, bad, etc.
• The boss has a very high opinion of her.

Word Origin

• Middle English: via Old French from Latin opinio(n-), from the stem of opinari ‘think, believe’.