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- [kuh m-pleyn]
- /kəmˈpleɪn/
- /kəmˈpleɪn/
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- [kuh m-pleyn]
- /kəmˈpleɪn/
Definitions of complained word
- verb without object complained to express dissatisfaction, pain, uneasiness, censure, resentment, or grief; find fault: He complained constantly about the noise in the corridor. 1
- verb without object complained to tell of one's pains, ailments, etc.: to complain of a backache. 1
- verb without object complained to make a formal accusation: If you think you've been swindled, complain to the police. 1
- noun complained Simple past tense and past participle of complain. 1
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Origin of complained
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English compleinen < Anglo-French compleign-, stem of compleindre, Old French complaindre < Vulgar Latin *complangere, equivalent to Latin com- com- + plangere to lament; see plaint
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Parts of speech for Complained
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
complained popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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verb complained
- protested — an expression or declaration of objection, disapproval, or dissent, often in opposition to something a person is powerless to prevent or avoid: a protest against increased taxation.
- criticized — to censure or find fault with.
- grumbled — to murmur or mutter in discontent; complain sullenly.
- whined — to utter a low, usually nasal, complaining cry or sound, as from uneasiness, discontent, peevishness, etc.: The puppies were whining from hunger.
- carped — to find fault or complain querulously or unreasonably; be niggling in criticizing; cavil: to carp at minor errors.
Antonyms for complained
verb complained
- praised — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- accepted — Accepted ideas are agreed by most people to be correct or reasonable.
- agreed — If people are agreed on something, they have reached a joint decision on it or have the same opinion about it.
- aided — to provide support for or relief to; help: to aid the homeless victims of the fire.
- approved — An approved method or course of action is officially accepted as appropriate in a particular situation.
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