remonstrate

IPA/ˈremənstreɪt/
IPA/rɪˈmɑːnstreɪt/

remonstrate — verb

  • remonstratepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • remonstrateshe / she / it
  • remonstratedpast simple
  • remonstrating-ing form

1. To earnestly express strong disagreement or disapproval to someone about somethi

1.動詞不及物C1
釋義

To earnestly express strong disagreement or disapproval to someone about something they have said or done, usually in a respectful tone and with the aim of persuading them to change their mind or action.

例句

Sivan gently remonstrated with her mother about the decision to sell the family home.

remonstrate + with + person + about + thing

After the council meeting, residents remonstrated against the plan to build a new parking garage.

remonstrate + against + thing

同義詞
  • protest

    Broader and more general; can be used in both formal and informal contexts, and does not necessarily imply a reasoned or respectful tone.

  • object

    Slightly less formal; often used for raising a specific, reasoned opposition to a particular point or proposal.

  • expostulate

    A very close synonym but even rarer in modern English; often implies a more urgent or pleading tone.

  • complain

    Less formal and more common; expresses dissatisfaction or annoyance without the earnest, persuasive intent that 'remonstrate' carries.

反義詞
  • acquiesce

    To accept something reluctantly without voicing opposition — the opposite of actively objecting.

  • approve

    To express a positive view or agreement, in contrast to expressing disagreement.

文法句型

remonstrate + with + person + about/over + thing

remonstrate + against + thing

remonstrate + that-clause

用法筆記

Formal verb strongly associated with written or formal spoken registers (debates, academic writing, diplomatic contexts). The person being addressed is introduced by 'with'; the subject of the objection by 'about', 'over', or 'against'. Avoid using this word in casual conversation, where 'complain to' or 'object to' are more natural alternatives.

常見錯誤

❌I remonstrated him about the noise.
✅I remonstrated with him about the noise.
💡'remonstrate' requires the preposition 'with' before the person you are addressing.
❌She remonstrated the committee's decision.
✅She remonstrated against the committee's decision.
💡When objecting to a thing rather than a person, use 'against'.