opinionate
To have or express as an opinionTo have or express as an opinion; to opine.
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» I know Tom is very opinionated.
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2 senses(ambitransitive)To have or express as an opinion; to opine.
(reflexive)To have a given opinion.
eigensinnig sein, rechthaberisch sein
Examples
17 sentencesI know Tom is very opinionated.
Tom is a very opinionated person.
I know that Tom is very opinionated.
I know Tom is a very opinionated person.
I know that Tom is a very opinionated person.
Translations
3 languagesBy meaning 1
Origin
From opinion + -ate (verb-forming suffix). Compare French opinionner.From opinion + -ate (verb-forming suffix). Compare French opinionner.
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Forms
opinionates, opinionating, opinionated, opinionated| Base form | opinionate · to opinionate |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | opinionates |
| Present participle | opinionating |
| Past simple | opinionated |
| Past participle | opinionated |
regular · Lesson
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle
See also
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