remonstrate
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /rɪˈmɒnstreɪt/
KK: /rɪˈmɒnstreɪt/
intransitive verb
Definition
To express disagreement or protest about something, often by arguing or explaining your reasons.
Example
She decided to remonstrate with the manager about the unfair treatment of employees.
Tense Forms
Past: remonstrated
Past Participle: remonstrated
Conversation
I saw you remonstrate during the meeting today.
Yeah, I couldn't believe they were cutting the budget again.
It's important to speak up when something seems unfair, right?
Absolutely! If we don't remonstrate, nothing will change.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
protest
object
complain
Antonyms
accept
agree
approve
transitive verb
Definition
To express strong disagreement or disapproval about something, often in a formal way.
Example
The citizens decided to remonstrate against the new law that they believed was unfair.
Tense Forms
Past: remonstrated
Past Participle: remonstrated
Conversation
I can't believe they decided to cancel the event without notice.
Yeah, it's frustrating. We should remonstrate about it.
Absolutely! It feels unfair to everyone who was looking forward to it.
Root Explanation
Remonstrate is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "monstrare" (meaning to show or demonstrate). The word means to show or demonstrate again, often in the context of expressing objections or protests.
Memory Tip
Think of 'showing again' when you remember that 'remonstrate' means to express objections or protests.
Visually Confused Words
redemonstrate
demonstrate
monstrate
unremonstrated
predemonstrate
premonstrant
demonstrater
unpremonstrated