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opine
  • v  express one's opinion openly and without fear or hesitation
  • v  expect, believe, or suppose
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oppose
  • v  be against; express opposition to
    We oppose the ban on abortion
  • v  fight against or resist strongly
    The senator said he would oppose the bill
  • v  contrast with equal weight or force
  • v  set into opposition or rivalry
  • v  act against or in opposition to
  • v  be resistant to
    The board opposed his motion
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oppress
  • v  come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
    The government oppresses political activists
  • v  cause to suffer
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opsonize
  • v  make (cells) more susceptible to the action of phagocytes
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opt
  • v  select as an alternative over another
    She opted for the job on the East coast
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opt out
  • v  choose not to do something, as out of fear of failing
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optimise
  • v  make optimal; get the most out of; use best
  • v  modify to achieve maximum efficiency in storage capacity or time or cost
  • v  act as an optimist and take a sunny view of the world
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optimize
  • v  make optimal; get the most out of; use best
    optimize your resources
  • v  modify to achieve maximum efficiency in storage capacity or time or cost
    optimize a computer program
  • v  act as an optimist and take a sunny view of the world
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