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- [kuh m-pleyn]
- /kəmˈpleɪn/
- /kəmˈpleɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh m-pleyn]
- /kəmˈpleɪn/
Definitions of complain word
- intransitive verb complain to make an accusation; bring a formal charge 4
- verb complain If you complain about a situation, you say that you are not satisfied with it. 3
- verb complain If you complain of pain or illness, you say that you are feeling pain or feeling ill. 3
- verb complain to state the presence of pain, illness, etc, esp in the hope of sympathy 3
- intransitive verb complain to claim or express pain, displeasure, etc. 3
- verb complain to express resentment, displeasure, etc, esp habitually; grumble 2
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Origin of complain
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English compleinen < Anglo-French compleign-, stem of compleindre, Old French complaindre < Vulgar Latin *complangere, equivalent to Latin com- com- + plangere to lament; see plaint
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Parts of speech for Complain
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
complain popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for complain
verb complain
- moan — a prolonged, low, inarticulate sound uttered from or as if from physical or mental suffering.
- criticize — If you criticize someone or something, you express your disapproval of them by saying what you think is wrong with them.
- lament — to feel or express sorrow or regret for: to lament his absence.
- disagree — to fail to agree; differ: The conclusions disagree with the facts. The theories disagree in their basic premises.
- grumble — to murmur or mutter in discontent; complain sullenly.
Antonyms for complain
verb complain
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- laud — to praise; extol.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- concur — If one person concurs with another person, the two people agree. You can also say that two people concur.
- consent — If you give your consent to something, you give someone permission to do it.
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