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be of the opinion vs have the opinion

Both 'be of the opinion' and 'have the opinion' are correct phrases, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Be of the opinion' is more formal and is often used in written language, while 'have the opinion' is more commonly used in spoken language. The choice between the two depends on the formality of the context.

Last updated: March 24, 2024

be of the opinion

This phrase is correct and commonly used in written and formal contexts.

This phrase is used to express one's viewpoint or belief about something. It is more formal and is often found in written language.

Examples:

  • I am of the opinion that we should proceed with caution.
  • She is of the opinion that the project needs more time to be completed.
  • The Commission appears to be of the opinion that this matter belongs in Community and national patent legislation, but that is insufficient.
  • Some of you seem to be of the opinion that this agreement is unbalanced and skewed in favour of United States stakeholders.
  • I just happen to be of the opinion that trials are about truth.
  • At any rate, I am sure that Member States will be of the opinion that the position must be scrupulously fair and equal for all possible applicants.
  • Not all are pleased about this, and some may even be of the opinion that we do far too much in this field.
  • Furthermore, the Commission continues to be of the opinion that a development of incentive schemes and/or funding for the relocation of establishments is a task for Member States - this is subsidiarity.
  • However, the Commission seems to be of the opinion that the financial reference for the "third countries" regulation would be agreed within the meaning of article 34 of the IIA (not binding).
  • I happen to be of the opinion that the rights of the children should be safeguarded, although that is up to the parents.
  • Does this indicate that the Commission would now be of the opinion that any asset held by an EU citizen can be enforced into a sale which benefits a 'priority' category of person who is not the seller?
  • Even if the Authority should be of the opinion that the sale comprises an element of aid, we submit that it should be concluded that the transaction does not fall within the ambit of Article 61(1) EEA, as intra-EEA trade is not affected.'
  • I genuinely hope that the majority of Parliament will be of the opinion that it is possible to lodge an appeal of this kind.

Alternatives:

  • believe
  • think
  • consider

have the opinion

This phrase is correct but is more commonly used in spoken language.

This phrase is used to express one's viewpoint or belief about something. It is more commonly used in spoken language and informal contexts.

Examples:

  • I have the opinion that we should go ahead with the plan.
  • Do you have the opinion that this is the right decision?
  • It would be very interesting for all of us to have the opinion of the Commission specifically on those.
  • In my reply to Parliament and in view of the fact that Parliament deserves to have the opinion of the Commission on all the amendments which have been tabled, I see that I have been speaking for 24 minutes.
  • I have the opinion that life has taught me.
  • A moment ago, you postponed a report because we did not have the opinion of the Committee on the Regions.
  • I do not think that we have the opinion of the Committee on the Regions yet on these general provisions concerning the Structural Funds.
  • If new elements are brought to our attention, obviously we need to have the opinion of the organizing committee as well.
  • In March, we issued an unambiguous position on clones, and now we have the opinion of the group of advisers, and the difference between the two is very striking.
  • Before giving my opinion, I would therefore particularly like to have the opinion of the Chairman of the Committee on Constitutional Affairs.
  • To avoid the possibility of our vote being declared invalid, since we do not yet have the opinion of the Committee of the Regions, I suggest that we postpone the vote until tomorrow.
  • We do have the legal basis - we have the opinion on that.
  • We also accepted the necessity of having to debate this issue with extraordinary speed, before the last ECOFIN session on 6 December, to enable the Council to have the opinion of Parliament and make a decision in view of it.
  • With your qualities, you'll have the party with you, you'll have Finance, you'll have the opinion polls and the Interior...

Alternatives:

  • believe
  • think
  • consider

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