complain

//kəmˈpleɪn//
B1Frequency Level 7Neutral
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Verb

complainInfinitive
complainPresent tense
complainedPast tense
complainedPast participle
complainingPresent participle
complainsThird-person singular
1

to express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something

She complained about the noise from the construction site.

2

to state that something is wrong or unsatisfactory, especially to someone in authority

She complained to the manager about the poor service.

3

to report pain or illness

She complained of a headache and went to lie down.

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