Compiling the most common collocations with Opinion

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Opinion is a quite common noun, used in both spoken and written English. In today's article, let's quickly explore the concept and how to use the most popular collocations with Opinion!

20 most common collocations with Opinion

I. What is Opinion?
II. Compilation of common collocations with Opinion
III. Exercises on collocations with Opinion
1. 1. Exercise: Fill in the blank with the appropriate word
2. 2. Đáp án

I. What is Opinion?

In English, Opinion is pronounced as /əˈpɪn.jən/ and functions as a noun, meaning: a thought or belief about something or someone; a judgment about someone or something. For example:

What's your opinion about the matter?
Anna has strong opinions about religion.
There is a diverse range of opinions on the issue.

II. Compilation of common collocations with Opinion

Below is a list of the 20 most common collocations with Opinion:

No.	Collocations with Opinion	Example
1	Advisory opinion /ədˈvaɪzəri əˈpɪnjən/	The legal team sought an advisory opinion from the expert panel before proceeding with the case.
2	Climate of opinion /ˈklaɪmət ʌv əˈpɪnjən/	In the current climate of opinion, there is growing concern about environmental sustainability.
3	Concurring opinion /kənˈkɜrɪŋ əˈpɪnjən/	Two justices wrote a concurring opinion, agreeing with the majority's decision but for different reasons.
4	Consensus of opinion /kənˈsɛnsəs ʌv əˈpɪnjən/	There was a consensus of opinion among the committee members regarding the need for policy reform.
5	Current opinion /ˈkʌrənt əˈpɪnjən/	Public opinion polls reflect the current opinion on various social and political issues.
6	Definite opinion /ˈdɛfənɪt əˈpɪnjən/	Despite differing perspectives, she held a definite opinion on the matter and wasn't easily swayed.
7	Difference of opinion /ˈdɪfərəns ʌv əˈpɪnjən/	The team encountered a difference of opinion regarding the best approach to tackle the project.
8	Dissenting opinion /dɪˈsɛntɪŋ əˈpɪnjən/	One member of the board issued a strongly worded dissenting opinion, arguing against the proposed policy changes.
9	Divergence of opinion /daɪˈvɜrdʒəns ʌv əˈpɪnjən/	The heated debate revealed a clear divergence of opinion among the participants.
10	Diversity of opinion /daɪˈvɜrsəti ʌv əˈpɪnjən/	The panel discussion showcased the diversity of opinion within the scientific community regarding climate change.
11	Divided opinion /dɪˈvaɪdɪd əˈpɪnjən/	There was a divided opinion among the group, with some supporting the proposal and others vehemently opposing it.
12	Editorial opinion /ˌɛdɪˈtɔriəl əˈpɪnjən/	The newspaper's editorial opinion on the matter sparked debate among its readership.
13	Enlightened opinion /ɪnˈlaɪtənd əˈpɪnjən/	An enlightened opinion on education reform is crucial for improving the quality of schools.
14	Erroneous opinion /ɪˈroʊniəs əˈpɪnjən/	I think that history proves that to be quite an erroneous opinion.
15	Expert opinion /ˈɛkspɜrt əˈpɪnjən/	The jury considered the expert opinion of forensic scientists when deliberating the case.
16	Expressed opinion /ɪkˈsprɛst əˈpɪnjən/	Anna openly expressed her opinion on the matter during the town hall meeting.
17	Favourable opinion /ˈfeɪvərəbəl əˈpɪnjən/	The product received overwhelmingly favourable opinions from consumers in the market research surveys.
18	Firm opinion /fɜrm əˈpɪnjən/	Despite criticism, Xavia held a firm opinion on the importance of mental health awareness in schools.
19	Honest opinion /ˈɒnɪst əˈpɪnjən/	Participants were encouraged to share their honest opinions during the focus group discussion.
20	Influential opinion /ˌɪnfluˈɛnʃəl əˈpɪnjən/	The influential opinion of industry leaders shaped the direction of the upcoming business conference.

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III. Exercises on collocations with Opinion

To better understand the meanings of collocations with Opinion, let's complete the exercise below:

1. Exercise: Fill in the blank with the appropriate word

advisory opinion; climate of opinion; concurring opinion; current opinion; consensus of opinion; expressed opinion; favourable opinion; firm opinion; honest opinion; influential opinion

This makes the present _________ extremely important.
If no longer supplying a “whole ________”, its effect on the psychological weather thus endures.
In the end, Smith decided against issuing his separate one-and-a-half page _________.
This approach, by its very method, does not allow the researcher to present a _________.
__________ holds that the endocardial thickening is a non-specific reaction to stress in the ventricular wall.
After reviewing the market research, the team had a _______________ of the product's potential success.
The CEO shared her _______________ on the company's new strategy during the board meeting.
I appreciate you giving me your _______________ on my presentation - it will really help me improve.
John has a _______________ that the proposed policy changes will have a negative impact on the community.
The analyst's _______________ on the stock's future performance carried a lot of weight with investors.

2. Đáp án

1 - advisory opinion	2 - climate of opinion	3 - concurring opinion	4 - consensus of opinion	5 - current opinion
6 - favourable opinion	7 - expressed opinion	8 - honest opinion	9 - firm opinion	10 - influential opinion

After reading the theory and completing the practice exercise, you now understand the concept, meaning, and usage of collocations with Opinion, right? Keep following PREP to regularly update your valuable English knowledge and expand your knowledge and skills!

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