Basic Details
Word: Remonstrate
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To express strong disagreement or disapproval.
Synonyms: Complain, protest, argue
Antonyms: Agree, accept, endorse
Idioms and Phrases
- Remonstrate with someone: To argue or complain to someone about something. Example: "She decided to remonstrate with her friend about not sharing the toys."
- Remonstrate against: To argue against something, often in a formal or serious manner. Example: "The workers remonstrated against the unsafe conditions in their workplace."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The students felt it was necessary to remonstrate against the unfair school rules.
Example 2: He decided to remonstrate with the teacher after receiving a low grade on his assignment.
Example 3: The citizens gathered to remonstrate against the proposed changes to their local park.
Fun Fact
The word "remonstrate" comes from the Latin "remonstrare," which means "to show again" or "to demonstrate." This links to the idea of demonstrating your disagreement or concern.
Famous Quote
"The greatest injustice is to be silent when all should remonstrate." Harriet Beecher Stowe
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "remonstrate" mean?
a) To agree with someone
b) To express strong disagreement
c) To celebrate a victory
d) To make a promise
Answer: b) To express strong disagreement
2. Which of these is a synonym of "remonstrate"?
a) Complain
b) Laugh
c) Dance
d) Sing
Answer: a) Complain
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "remonstrate"?
a) Protest
b) Endorse
c) Argue
d) Disagree
Answer: b) Endorse
4. Which sentence uses "remonstrate" correctly?
a) He decided to remonstrate his sandwich at lunch.
b) They didnt remonstrate about the issue; they stayed quiet.
c) She remonstrated with her dog for barking too loudly.
d) The boy wanted to remonstrate with his friend after the game ended.
Answer: d) The boy wanted to remonstrate with his friend after the game ended.
5. Which idiom means to argue against something?
a) Remonstrate against
b) Take it or leave it
c) All in good time
d) A stitch in time saves nine
Answer: a) Remonstrate against
