remonstrate — to protest or complain strongly about something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to protest or complain strongly about something
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈmɑːnstreɪt/
Example Sentences
- The students remonstrated with the teacher about the surprise test on pizza day.
- My cat seems to remonstrate every morning about the quality of her breakfast.
- The citizens remonstrated against the government's new policy.
remonstrate
VERB[/rɪˈmɑːnstreɪt/]
to protest or complain strongly about something
The old farmer remonstrated with the mayor about the new water tax.
She remonstrates while visuals demonstrate, as crowds concentrate!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'remonstrare', combining 're-' (back) and 'monstrare' (to show or point out). The word entered English in the 16th century and originally meant 'to show or point out', evolving to mean 'to protest or object strongly'.
Breakdown
re- (back/again) + monstr (show/point out) + -ate (verb suffix) = remonstrate (to show back/protest)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The students remonstrated with the teacher about the surprise test on pizza day.”
“My cat seems to remonstrate every morning about the quality of her breakfast.”
“The citizens remonstrated against the government's new policy.”
“He remonstrated with his neighbors about their loud music at night.”
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