Definition
Meaning of 'complain'
Meaning of 'complain' (Webster Dictionary)
1. Complain 
[ v. i.]
- To give utterance to expression of grief, pain,
censure, regret. etc.; to lament; to murmur; to find fault; -- commonly
used with of. Also, to creak or squeak, as a timber or wheel. [ v. i.]- To make a formal accusation; to make a charge.
2. Complain [ v. t.]
- To lament; to bewail. [ v. t.]Meaning of 'complain' (Princeton's WordNet)
1. complain [ v]
[ v]Meaning (1):
- express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
- express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
Example in sentence:
- My mother complains all day;
- She has a lot to kick about
Meaning (2):
- make a formal accusation; bring a formal charge
- make a formal accusation; bring a formal charge
Example in sentence:
- The plaintiff's lawyer complained that he defendant had physically abused his client
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