Meaning
A formal, wordy way to express a personal belief or viewpoint.
Primary Function
Stance – formal opinion expression
Communicative Purpose
To put forward a personal view with a formal, considered tone.
Pattern
I’m of the opinion; that
Core Structure
I’m of the opinion; that
Função primária
Stance – formal opinion expression
Propósito comunicativo
To put forward a personal view with a formal, considered tone.
Situações de gatilho
Official statements, formal letters, prepared speeches.
Contextos
Legal contexts, formal meetings, academic humanities.
Padrão
I’m of the opinion; that
Estrutura central
I’m of the opinion; that
Slots de substituição
clause
Colocados típicos
- firmly
- strongly (I’m firmly of the opinion)
Substituições comuns
- I hold the view that
- I am of the belief that
- it is my opinion that
Erros comuns
Omitting ‘that’ or using ‘I’m of the opinion to …’; overuse makes text pompous.
Similar / contraste
In my opinion (less formal), I believe (neutral), I maintain that (assertive)
Interferências
In some languages the equivalent is a simple prepositional phrase; the English “be of the opinion” is heavy and best used sparingly.
Família do chunk
- Formal opinion markers
Nuance
Adds gravitas but can sound over-formal or bureaucratic.
Efeito pragmático
Signals careful deliberation and a certain authority.
Dica de memória
Formal belief phrase
Nota
This chunk is often used in formal writing and speech to convey a sense of authority and careful consideration.
Upgrade path
I’m of the opinion that → It is my considered opinion that → I maintain that
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