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complain

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /kəmˈpleɪn/

Forms: complains, complaining, complained

complain means: To say or write that something is wrong or makes you unhappy.

verb

EXPRESS DISSATISFACTIONA2

To say or write that something is wrong or makes you unhappy.

  • Please do not complain about the food.
  • Several customers complained to the manager.
  • He complained that the bus was late again.

How to use it: complain about someone/something (Residents complained about the noise.); complain to someone about something (I complained to the manager about the cold food.); complain that… (She complained that her room was too small.)

Similar words: protest, grumble

Common phrases: complain about something, complain to someone, always complain

REPORT SYMPTOMSB2

To tell someone that you have a pain, illness, or other physical problem.

  • She complained of a headache.
  • Several patients complained of feeling dizzy.
  • He has been complaining of pain in his back.

How to use it: complain of something (The patient complained of chest pain.)

Similar words: report

Common phrases: complain of pain, complain of something

Questions about complain

What does complain mean?

To say or write that something is wrong or makes you unhappy.

What is complain in other languages?

Türkçe: şikâyet etmek · Español: quejarse · Français: se plaindre · Deutsch: sich beschweren · Italiano: lamentarsi · 日本語: 文句を言う

How do you pronounce complain?

It is pronounced /kəmˈpleɪn/.

How do you use complain in a sentence?

Please do not complain about the food. Several customers complained to the manager.

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