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Common collocations with opinion in American Collocation

opinion noun countable

US /əˈpɪnjən/

good

favourable
good
high
positive

He always had a high opinion of Rhodri’s talents.

bad

low
negative
poor

I’m afraid I have a low opinion of taxi drivers whether I’m driving or cycling.

strong

strong

Some strong opinions have been voiced about the issue.

honest

honest

If you can, speak to the existing tenants and get their honest opinion of the house.

different

conflicting
different
mixed

There were decidedly mixed opinions on this wine.

Despite our many differences of opinion, remained good friends.

based on good knowledge

expert
informed
professional
specialist

This was the expert opinion of an eminent neuro-surgeon who gave evidence at the trial.

of one person

personal
someone’s own
subjective

We are all entitled to our own opinions!

of most people

general
popular
public

The Prime Minister would be foolish to ignore public opinion.

types of opinion

legal
medical
political
religious
scientific

If someone posts a political opinion that you disagree with, please feel free to comment.

from someone else

second

When you’re dealing with doctors, it’s sometimes better to get a second opinion on your diagnosis.

have an opinion

have
hold

Email me if you have any opinions on the design.

People don’t take enough exercise, in my opinion.

The board was of the opinion that further cuts would need to be made.

begin to have an opinion

develop
form
formulate

The tribunal formed the opinion that there was a serious risk to the well-being of the residents in Hillside Manor.

say what your opinion is

air
express
give
offer
provide
state
venture
voice

Herbert thought about the situation for a while before venturing an opinion.

ask for people’s opinions

ask (for) someone’s
canvass
seek
solicit

The review team sought opinions from a wide range of those who were affected by the decision.

get someone’s opinion

get someone’s
obtain someone’s

It is useful to get someone else’s opinion.

change your opinion

alter
change
revise

I’ve revised my opinion of Jacques.

have the same opinion as someone else

share

The police didn’t seem to share that opinion.

respect other people’s opinions

respect
value

We really value your opinion and want to hear it.

influence people’s opinion about something

influence
shape
sway

The war had shaped voters’ opinions.

show that someone’s opinion is correct

confirm
support

Is there any information that would confirm this opinion?