voice an opinion

Meaning

To 'voice an opinion' means to express your thoughts, feelings, or beliefs about something out loud, especially in a meeting, discussion, or public forum. It implies actively speaking up rather than keeping your ideas to yourself.

Examples

• Employees are always encouraged to voice their opinions during our town hall meetings.

  Employees are always encouraged to voice their opinions during our town hall meetings.

• He chose not to voice his opinion because he didn't want to start an argument.

  He chose not to voice his opinion because he didn't want to start an argument.

• If you disagree with the new policy, you should voice your opinion to HR.

  If you disagree with the new policy, you should voice your opinion to HR.

• She is never afraid to voice an opinion, even when it challenges the executives.

  She is never afraid to voice an opinion, even when it challenges the executives.

• The survey provides a safe platform for staff to voice their opinions anonymously.

  The survey provides a safe platform for staff to voice their opinions anonymously.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ She spoke her opinion during the board meeting.

  ✓ She voiced her opinion during the board meeting.

  While 'expressed her opinion' or 'shared her opinion' are correct, 'spoke her opinion' is unnatural. 'Voice' is the preferred active verb here.

• ✗ I would like to voice about my opinion on this matter.

  ✓ I would like to voice my opinion on this matter.

  The verb 'voice' is transitive and takes a direct object. You do not need the preposition 'about' immediately after it; you voice *something*.

Related Expressions

Practice

• Don't hesitate to ___ if you feel the current timeline is unrealistic.

  💡 Express what you think out loud.

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  voice an opinion

• The manager created a collaborative environment where everyone felt free to ___.

  💡 Speak up and share their perspectives.

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  voice an opinion