Tra từ opinion - Từ điển Oxford Learners Wordfinder Dictionary

1 having opinions
2 forming and changing opinions
3 saying what you think
see also KNOW, THINK

1 having opinions
- what you think about sb/sth: opinion (noun C/u), idea, thought, view
What's your opinion of the new chairman? ◎ a wide range of opinions ◎ She has her own ideas about how to deal with violence against women. ◎ Can you give us your thoughts on the subject? ◎ I've never made any secret of my views on the matter.
- what people in general think: opinion (noun U)
Public opinion is against the new legislation.
- to have an opinion about sth: think*/feel* sth (about sb/sth), think*/feel* (that), (formal) be of the opinion that ※¦
What do you think about the idea? ◎ I felt that he made the wrong decision. ◎ Most people are of the opinion that he should resign.
- to have an opinion about sth (because of your own experience): find* ※¦
I find him rather rude. ◎ She finds his films rather boring.
- a strong opinion: belief; to hold a strong belief: believe (that) ※¦
a strong belief in private enterprise
※ more on belief TRUE
- the way you think and feel about sb/sth: attitude (to/towards sb/sth)
He has a rather careless attitude towards his schoolwork.
- the way that sb looks at a particular situation: point of view, position
He's always supported that point of view. ◎ The Prime Minister made his position very clear.
- a person's way of looking at life, etc: outlook (on sth)
an optimistic outlook on life
- an opinion that you cannot explain exactly: feeling, impression
The general feeling was that we should not go. ◎ I had the impression that he didn't want to take the test.
- an opinion which may not be based on real evidence: theory
She had a theory that television sets caused harmful radiation.
※ more on feelings and impressions LOOK/SEEM
- to have the same opinion as sb else: agree (with sb) (on/about sth); to have a different opinion from sb else: disagree (with sb)
For once we agree about something! ◎ I disagree with you.
- a subject which people disagree about: a matter of opinion
Of course it's a matter of opinion whether the government is doing a good job.
※ agreeing and disagreeing in a discussion DISCUSS/ARGUE
※ good and bad opinions
- to think that sb/sth is good or acceptable: approve (of sb/sth); opposite: disapprove (of sb/sth)
Her mother doesn't approve of her new boyfriend.
- to think that sb/sth is good: have a good/high opinion of sb/sth, think* highly of sb/sth
I've always thought highly of Jane.
- to think that sb/sth is bad: have a bad/low opinion of sb/sth
- if your opinion of sth is good, you can say that you like the sound of it, it sounds like a good idea, it is a good thing
I don't like the sound of the new proposals. ◎ It would be a good thing if you apologized.
- the opinion that people in general have about sb/sth: reputation
That restaurant's got a very good reputation.
- to have a high opinion of sb/sth: respect sb/sth
- the feeling that you have when you have a very high opinion of sb/sth: respect (for sb/sth)
- showing respect for sb: respectful
respectful behaviour

2 forming and changing opinions
- to form an opinion: make* up your mind (about sth)
Should children learn foreign languages in primary school? I can't make up my mind about that.
- to reach a belief or opinion as a result of thinking about sth or studying sth: conclude that ※¦; noun: conclusion
The jury concluded that he was not involved in the robbery. ◎ We discussed the matter at length, but unfortunately we couldn't reach a conclusion.
- having considered everything: all in all, altogether, all things considered
All in all, he seems to have done a good job. ◎ All things considered, it was a good choice.
- when first seen or considered: at first sight
At first sight it seemed like a good idea.
- to change your opinion: change your mind (about sb/sth)
I hope he changes his mind about the visit.

3 saying what you think
- if you give your opinions and do not try to hide them, you are open about them, you speak openly
I wish you would be more open with me about what you think of her.
- to say openly what your opinions are: speak* your mind
He's never afraid to speak his mind in public.
- to give different opinions: argue (with sb) (about sth); noun (C/U): argument
They're always arguing about what to do. ◎ Let's not have an argument!
※ more on arguing DISCUSS/ARGUE
- to introduce sth that is your opinion, you can say I think (that) ※¦, I feel (that) ※¦, in my opinion
I think we should go ahead with the plan. ◎ I feel that we should give him another chance. ◎ In my opinion, we should never have come.
- if you want to emphasize that you are giving your own opinion, you can say personally
Personally, I think he should have resigned.
- to show that you are giving your opinion openly and honestly, you can say frankly, to be honest, to be frank
Frankly, you're taking a terrible risk. ◎ To be perfectly honest, I don't think she has any chance at all.
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- if you are willing to listen to and accept other people's opinions, you are broad-minded, you have/keep* an open mind
We should keep an open mind about the matter.
- to allow other people to have different opinions from you: tolerate sth
He's prepared to tolerate a wide range of views on the issue.
- a feeling of liking or disliking of sb/sth, which is not based on reason or experience: prejudice (noun C/U); adjective: prejudiced
He has a prejudice against women drivers.
- having very strong and unreasonable opinions: bigoted
There's no point in arguing with such bigoted people.