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English in a Minute Series 4

Intermediate level

Verbs to use with 'opinion'

Episode 250422 / 22 Apr 2025

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Introduction

Your opinion is what you think and believe. There are some verbs that we often use with 'opinion'. We call these combinations collocations. Learn some of them here with Beth.

Common collocations with 'opinion'

ask for an opinion
If you ask for an opinion, you ask what someone thinks about something. You want to hear their point of view.

  • I askedfor my teacher's opinion because I wasn't confident with the work I had submitted.

give an opinion
share an opinion
If you give an opinion or share an opinion, you say what you think.

  • I'll give you my opinion when I've read the article properly.
  • Shall we share our opinions on that meeting? I'm interested to hear what you thought.

air an opinion
If you air an opinion, you give your opinion even if no one asked for it. Generally, this is considered negative.

  • He always airs his opinions, even if they're not wanted.

voice an opinion
This means say your opinion out loud, or write it down for other people to see.

  • I'm not afraid to voice my opinion if it's something I believe very strongly about.

opinions vary
This means people have different or opposite opinions.

  • We were talking about how to be fit and healthy and, surprisingly, opinionsvaried quite a lot in the class.

value an opinion
If you value an opinion, you respect or appreciate an opinion.

  • My dad is a chef, so I really value his opinion on my cooking.

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Beth

What's your opinion on learning with videos? Do you enjoy it? I'm askingfor your opinion now!

To reply, you can give or share your opinion.

He asked me so I gave him my honest opinion.

If someone airs an opinion, they give you their opinion, even if no-one asked for it.

Tova will air her opinion on the topic whether you want to hear it or not.

If you voice your opinion, you write or say your opinion out loud.

He doesn't often voice his opinion, so him telling you he's unhappy is quite significant.

We can also say opinionsvary. This means people have different and opposite opinions on something.

When it comes to learning English podcasts people like, opinions will always vary. No-one learns in the same way.

We value your opinion – appreciate it – so let us know your opinion on learning with BBC Learning English!

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