COMPLAIN


Meaning of COMPLAIN in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ kəm-ˈplān ]

intransitive verb

Etymology: Middle English compleynen, from Anglo-French compleindre, from Vulgar Latin * complangere, from Latin com- + plangere to lament — more at plaint

Date: 14th century

1. : to express grief, pain, or discontent

complain ing about the weather

2. : to make a formal accusation or charge

• com·plain·er noun

• com·plain·ing·ly -ˈplā-niŋ-lē adverb

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