Definition of "opine" in English

verb

1. (intransitive, transitive) To express an opinion; to state as an opinion; to suppose, consider (that).

   • I opined that matters would soon become considerably worse.
   • "Your decisions," she opined, "have been unfailingly disastrous for this company."

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

   • I had to opine on the situation because I thought a different perspective was in order.

3. (intransitive, transitive) to suppose, consider as correct, or entertain, an opinion.

noun

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