complain — to say that something is wrong or not satisfactory
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to say that something is wrong or not satisfactory
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəmˈpleɪn/
Korean meaning: 불평하다, 불만을 표하다
Korean pronunciation: 컴**플레**인
Example Sentences
- My neighbor complains about everything - even the birds singing too loudly!
- Students often complain about homework, but teachers complain about grading it.
- I want to complain to the manager about the poor service.
complain
VERB//kəmˈpleɪn//
to say that something is wrong or not satisfactory
💡 Concept
He keeps complaining loudly that his soup arrived completely cold again tonight.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/kəmˈpleɪn/
🇬🇧 UK/kəmˈpleɪn/
🌳Etymology
Prefixcom--
Rootplain
Origin
라틴어 'complainere'에서 유래되었으며, '가슴을 치며 슬퍼하다'는 의미였습니다. 고대에는 슬픔을 표현할 때 가슴을 치는 행동을 했기 때문입니다.
🎵Rhyme
explainremainobtainmaintain
explain
remain
obtain
maintain
🔗Collocations
complain about
complain to someone
complain bitterly
complain constantly
complain of pain
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My neighbor complains about everything - even the birds singing too loudly!”
😄 Fun example
“Students often complain about homework, but teachers complain about grading it.”
“I want to complain to the manager about the poor service.”
“He complained of a headache and went home early.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
grumbleprotestwhinecriticizeobject
Antonyms
praisecomplimentapprove
Related
complaintcomplainerdissatisfiedgrievance
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