to voice opinion

Examples

• All

• The students were eager to flip through catalogs and voice their opinions on "comfortable" seating options.

  Academic text (2013)

• Our city is a place shared by thousands who should be able to voice their opinions.

  Blog text (3)

• But I felt I needed to voice my opinion a little on this matter.

  Blog text (2)

• Once the product is out there, people have the right to voice their opinion.

  Blog text (1)

• Or even if you just like the site and want to say it, voice your opinion!

  Blog text (7)

• Afterwards, drop a line in the comment box and voice your opinion, but please keep it civil.

  Blog text (8)

• First, many people may not have the opportunity to even voice their opinions.

  Blog text (7)

• Several public forums were held to allow community members to voice their opinions to school board members.

  Academic text (2010)

• We employ open-ended discussions, and students are encouraged to voice their opinions.

  Academic text (1997)

• At the meeting, everyone was encouraged to voice their opinion about the new proposal.

Synonyms

S

to speak out

vsto voice opinion

220 3.4

To say your opinion or feelings openly even when it is difficult

is general expression that does not stress courage

V

to voice

vsto voice opinion

152 3.2

To say something aloud, especially an opinion or feeling

is the phrase used to mean the same public expression

S

to speak up

vsto voice opinion

• Informal

135 3.1

Give your opinion clearly and firmly even when it is difficult

is more neutral and may lack assertiveness

M

to make a statement

vsto voice opinion

125 3.8

To show an opinion in public by what you wear or do

is general expression without aiming to attract attention

W

to weigh in

vsto voice opinion

103 4.0

To give your opinion in a discussion when asked

is general expression not limited to discussion contexts

O

to opine

vsto voice opinion

24 7.9

To say what you think about something

is focused on speaking those views aloud or publicly

S

to speak one's mind

vsto voice opinion

• Informal

21 3.5

Say what you think openly

is broader, meaning simple expression rather than bluntness

G

to give voice

vsto voice opinion

15 4.3

To put thoughts or feelings into words

is about saying views aloud or publicly rather than wording them

S

to sound off

vsto voice opinion

• Informal

9 7.0

To say your opinion or complain loudly and openly

is neutral expression without the loud forceful tone

P

to propound

vsto voice opinion

• Formal

4 7.9

To offer an idea or theory for others to think about

is broader, covering casual remarks not meant as formal proposals

V

to ventilate

vsto voice opinion

• Formal

4 5.3

Express strong feelings or complaints openly

is used for general thoughts or views rather than emotions

G

to get on one's soapbox

vsto voice opinion

• Informal

8.1

Speak for a long time in a strong way about your opinions to others

is ordinary expression, not focused on long public speeches

O

to opinionize on

vsto voice opinion

• Informal

8.0

To express your personal views about a subject

is general expression that need not be deliberate or overt

Antonyms

S

silence

660 2.0

A period with no sound or speech

K

to keep quiet

90 2.5

To say nothing or not tell a secret

How Strongly

to declare

• Formal

950 3.7

to assert

229 3.9

to voice opinion

15 3.2

to say

∞ 1.0

to suggest

∞ 1.6

to mention

∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

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Etymology