opinion
opinion
/əˈpɪnjən/
He has very strong political opinions.
opinion about something/somebody
We were invited to give our opinions about how the work should be done.
opinion of somebody/something
I've recently changed my opinion of her.
opinion on something
You will have the chance to voice your opinions on the matter.
opinion about somebody/something
We all have opinions about what is wrong with the process.
opinion that…
The chairman expressed the opinion that job losses were inevitable.
I formed the opinion that he was not to be trusted.
(formal) It is our opinion that he should resign.
in my opinion
In my personal opinion, it's a very sound investment.
If you want my opinion, I think you'd be crazy not to accept.
(ironic or humorous) In my humble opinion, you were wrong.
He writes an opinion piece in the ‘New York Times’.
Collocations Dictionary
adjective
goodhighlow…
verb + opinion
haveholdair…
opinion + verb
changediffervary…
opinion + noun
piece
preposition
in your opinionopinion aboutopinion on…
phrases
be of the opinion that…a difference of opinionin my humble opinion…
2 uncountable the beliefs or views of a group of people 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 somebody Opinion among fans is mixed, but most approve the new direction.
Collocations Dictionary
adjective
prevailinggeneralpopular…
… of opinion
body
verb + opinion
mould/moldshapesway…
opinion + verb
be against somethingbe in favour/favor of somethingbe divided…
opinion + noun
pollformerleader…
preposition
opinion among
phrases
climate of opinionshades of opinion
3 countable 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.
Idioms
Word Origin
Middle English: via Old French from Latin opinio(n-), from the stem of opinari ‘think, believe’.