Opine vs. Opinion — What's the Difference?

To speak out.

A judgment or estimate of a person or situation formed in the mind about something.

To offer one’s view.

A belief or judgment that rests on grounds insufficient to produce complete certainty.

To express an opinion.

A legal adviser’s formal statement.

To state a belief authoritatively.

A personal view, attitude, or appraisal.

To make one’s thoughts known.

The formal expression of a professional judgment.

Opines are low molecular weight compounds found in plant crown gall tumors or hairy root tumors produced by pathogenic bacteria of the genus Agrobacterium and Rhizobium. Opine biosynthesis is catalyzed by specific enzymes encoded by genes contained in a small segment of DNA (known as the T-DNA, for 'transfer DNA'), which is part of the Ti plasmid (in Agrobacterium) or Ri plasmid (in Rhizobium), inserted by the bacterium into the plant genome.

An opinion is a judgement, viewpoint, or statement that is not conclusive, rather than facts, which are true statements.

To state as an opinion.

A belief or conclusion held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof

To express an opinion

A judgment based on special knowledge and given by an expert

To have or express an opinion; to state as an opinion; to suppose, consider (that).

A judgment or estimation of the merit of a person or thing

(intransitive) To give one's formal opinion (on or upon something).

The prevailing view

(biochemistry) Any of a class of organic compounds, derived from amino acids, found in some plant tumours

A court's formal, usually written statement explaining its reasons for its decision in a case.

To have an opinion; to judge; to think; to suppose.

An attorney's formal, usually written statement giving an assessment of how the law should be or is likely to be applied in a particular situation.

Speak one's opinion without fear or hesitation;

A piece of testimony that is not usually admissible when given by a layperson, as in contrast to an opinion given by an expert witness.

Expect, believe, or suppose;

A belief, judgment or perspective that a person has formed, either through objective or subjective reasoning, about a topic, issue, person or thing.

The judgment or sentiment which the mind forms of persons or things; estimation.

(obsolete) Favorable estimation; hence, consideration; reputation; fame; public sentiment or esteem.

(obsolete) Obstinacy in holding to one's belief or impression; opiniativeness; conceitedness.

The formal decision, or expression of views, of a judge, an umpire, a doctor, or other party officially called upon to consider and decide upon a matter or point submitted.

(European Union law) a judicial opinion delivered by an Advocate General to the European Court of Justice where he or she proposes a legal solution to the cases for which the court is responsible

To have or express as an opinion.

That which is opined; a notion or conviction founded on probable evidence; belief stronger than impression, less strong than positive knowledge; settled judgment in regard to any point of knowledge or action.

The judgment or sentiment which the mind forms of persons or things; estimation.

Favorable estimation; hence, consideration; reputation; fame; public sentiment or esteem.

Obstinacy in holding to one's belief or impression; opiniativeness; conceitedness.

The formal decision, or expression of views, of a judge, an umpire, a counselor, or other party officially called upon to consider and decide upon a matter or point submitted.

To opine.

A personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty;

A belief or sentiment shared by most people; the voice of the people;

A message expressing a belief about something; the expression of a belief that is held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof;

The legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision;

The reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)

A vague idea in which some confidence is placed;

To opine means to express one's thoughts or beliefs verbally.

Opine is less common and more formal than opinion.

An opinion is a belief or judgment about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.

Opinions can be based on incorrect facts, but as subjective beliefs, they are neither right nor wrong inherently.

One forms an opinion based on personal experiences, knowledge, emotions, and information from others.

Yes, opinions are often shared in professional contexts, especially in discussions and analysis.

Opinions often influence decision-making by providing personal insights into various options and outcomes.

Opine is generally used in more formal writing or speeches, whereas opinion is versatile, used in both formal and informal contexts.

While grammatically correct, saying "I opine" in casual conversation might sound overly formal.

Synonyms for opine include remark, comment, suggest, or believe.

Synonyms for opinion include viewpoint, perspective, belief, and judgment.

Opine does not necessarily imply certainty; it simply means to express a belief or thought.