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opinion(noun)BrE / əˈpɪnjən / NAmE / əˈpɪnjən / - your feelings or thoughts about somebody/something, rather than a fact
synonym view
https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/view_1 - We were invited to give our opinions about how the work should be done.
- I've recently changed my opinion of her.
- Everyone had an opinion on the subject.
- The chairman expressed the opinion that job losses were inevitable.
- He has very strong political opinions.
- In my opinion, it's a very sound investment.
- It is our opinion that he should resign.
- If you want my opinion, I think you'd be crazy not to accept.
- In my opinion, everyone should have some understanding of science.
- Everyone should, in my opinion, have some understanding of science.
- It seems to me that many people in this country have a poor understanding of science.
- This is, in my view, the result of a failure of the scientific community to get its message across.
- Another reason why so many people have such a poor understanding of science is, I believe, the lack of adequate funding for science in schools.
- Smith argues that science is separate from culture. My own view is that science belongs with literature, art, philosophy and religion as an integral part of our culture.
- In this writer’s opinion, the more the public know about science, the less they will fear and distrust it.
- Photography is, according to Vidal, the art form of untalented people.
- For Vidal, photography is the art form of untalented people.
- His view is that photography is not art but merely the mechanical reproduction of images.
- Smith takes the view that photography is both an art and a science.
- In Brown’s view, photography should be treated as a legitimate art in its own right.
- James is of the opinion that a good painter can always be a good photographer if he or she so decides.
- Emerson believed that a photograph should only reflect what the human eye can see.
- I would say it’s OK in the city, but not in the country. What do you think?
- My feeling is that we could improve our performance. Do you agree with that?
- What would you say if we waited another month?
- What about you? Do you cycle?
- Which place do you think is more dangerous?
- The traffic’s going faster there, isn't it?/don't you think?
- Would you say that traffic's going faster there?
- So this would be a better option, right?
- 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.
- 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).
- advice from a professional person
- They called in a psychologist to give an independent opinion.
- I'd like a second opinion (= advice from another person) before I make a decision.
- to believe or think that…
- We are strongly of the opinion that great caution should be exercised in dealing with this matter.
- your opinion that is the result of careful thought
- to think that somebody/something is good, bad, etc.
- The boss has a very high opinion of her.
Extra Examples- ‘Miami is wonderful.’ ‘That’s a matter of opinion.’
- Contrary to popular opinion, many adult cats dislike milk.
- Contrary to popular opinion, not all of Hitchcock’s movies were great.
- He asked me for my opinion of the course.
- He has a very high opinion of your work.
- He writes an opinion piece in the ‘New York Times’.
- I don’t share your opinion of his ability.
- I don’t trust her, if you want my honest opinion.
- I formed the opinion that he was not to be trusted.
- If in doubt about your diagnosis, get a second opinion.
- If you want my honest opinion, I think the book is awful.
- In my opinion, golf is a dull sport.
- Opinion among doctors is that the medication is safe.
- Opinions are mixed regarding genetically-modified food.
- Opinions differ as to when this wine should be drunk.
- Prevailing local opinion is against the new road proposals.
- Public opinion is divided on the subject of capital punishment.
- She holds strong opinions on education.
- The bishop spoke without passing any opinion on the scandal.
- The country’s government appears disdainful of world opinion.
- The meeting will give people the chance to voice their opinions on the matter.
- This view is supported by a growing body of professional opinion.
- a genuine difference of opinion between the experts
- all shades of political opinion
- attempts to shape public opinion
- in the present climate of opinion
- opinions as to the merits of the plan
- ‘I think she’s great.’ ‘Well, that’s a matter of opinion ’.
- Everyone had a different opinion on the matter.
- I didn’t ask for your opinion!
- I think you should keep your opinions to yourself.
- I’ve recently changed my opinion of her.
- If you want my opinion, I think you’d be crazy to accept the offer.
- In my opinion it’s a very sound investment.
- It’s our opinion that he should resign.
- Medical opinion differs as to whether the condition has any psychological causes.
- Opinion is divided about whether to join the new currency.
- Public opinion is shifting in favour of change.
- There is a difference of opinion as to the merits of the plan.
- We try to represent all shades of opinion.
- You can always ask for a second opinion if you’re not sure.
- You need to be able to distinguish between fact and opinion.
Word Origin- Middle English: via Old French from Latin opinio(n-), from the stem of opinari ‘think, believe’.
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