complain
/kəmˈpleɪn/
express dissatisfaction
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- 1.
To say that you are unhappy or annoyed about something.
"She complained about the noisy neighbors."
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She complained about the noisy neighbors.
She complained about the noisy neighbors.
He never complains, even when he's tired.
He never complains, even when he's tired.
If the food is cold, you should complain to the staff.
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How do you pronounce complain?
complain is pronounced [/kəmˈpleɪn/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does complain mean?
complain means "express dissatisfaction". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is complain?
complain is a Elementary-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with complain?
Example: "She complained about the noisy neighbors." — used to mean "express dissatisfaction".
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