/kəmˈpleɪnt/
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Meaning
Words that say you are not happy about something, often said or written to the person who can change it.
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Word origin
From Old French complainte, from a Latin verb meaning to cry out in sorrow.
- Origin
- Old French
- Root
- complaindre
- English cognates
- complain
Grammar
Examples
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"Make a complaint" is the usual verb and noun pair.
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"Complaints" is the plural, meaning more than one complaint.
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"No complaints" is a friendly way to say everything is fine.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 24, lesson 8: complaint, production, slap and 7 more words.