26984 words

complains

5 definitions • 9 examples
1
to say that something is wrong or not satisfactory:

Examples:

complain about Lots of people have complained about the noise.
You're always complaining!
[ + that ] He complained that his boss was useless and he had too much work.
2
to tell someone formally that something is wrong:

Examples:

complain to If the service was so bad, why didn't you complain to the manager?
3
to say that something is wrong or not good enough:

Examples:

Bill and Nancy are always complaining about their neighbor, whose dog frightens their kids.
[ + that clause ] She complained that she had too much work to do.
4
If you complain of a physical condition, you describe something that hurts or makes you feel ill:

Examples:

She complained of aching knees from her arthritis.
5
to tell someone that something is wrong or not satisfactory, and that you are annoyed about it:

Examples:

complain about sth Workers complain about the conditions in which they are forced to work.

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