complain
playSimple Definition of complain
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: to say or write that you are unhappy, sick, uncomfortable, etc., or that you do not like something
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: to say (something that expresses annoyance or unhappiness)
Examples of complain in a sentence
He works hard but he never complains.
If you're unhappy with the service, you should complain to the manager.
The students complained that the test was too hard.
“These shoes are too tight,” he complained.
Origin and Etymology of complain
Middle English compleynen, from Anglo-French compleindre, from Vulgar Latin *complangere, from Latin com- + plangere to lament — more at plaint
First Known Use: 14th century
COMPLAIN Defined for Kids
complain
playDefinition of complain for Students
complained
complaining
: to express grief, pain, or discontent : find fault
complainer
nounMedical Dictionary
complain
playMedical Definition of complain
: to speak of one's illness or symptoms <the patient visited the office complaining of weight loss>
Law Dictionary
complain
Legal Definition of complain
: to make a complaint
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