remonstrate in Dutch
remonstrate in Dutch is klacht neerleggen, protesteren, bewijzen — remonstrate means to protest strongly, or show disagreement with something.
remonstrate in Dutch
klacht neerleggen
(intransitive, chiefly, historical) Specifically, to lodge an official objection (especially by means of a remonstrance) with a monarch or other ruling body.
protesteren
(transitive, often with an object consisting of direct speech or a clause beginning with that) To state or plead as an objection, formal protest, or expression of disapproval.
bewijzen
To point out; to show clearly; to make plain or manifest; hence, to prove; to demonstrate.
protesteren
To point out; to show clearly; to make plain or manifest; hence, to prove; to demonstrate.
What does "remonstrate" mean?
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verb To protest strongly, or show disagreement with something.
"Wayne Rooney spent much of the game remonstrating with Oliver about his own grievances and, in the interest of balance, there were certainly occasions when United had legitimate complaints."
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verb To formally complain to a monarch or governing body about something.
"In 1753-4, the Parlements of Aix, Bordeaux, Rennes and Rouen remonstrated in support of the exiled Paris institution."
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verb To put something forward as a formal complaint or objection.
"In a recent column in The New York Times, William Safire referred to Mr. Morris as Ed. This prompted Mr. Morris to write "an open letter" to Mr. Safire remonstrating that, in his case, such usage "grates like sand in salad.""
- verb To show something clearly, in order to prove it.
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remonstrate in a sentence
- Wayne Rooney spent much of the game remonstrating with Oliver about his own grievances and, in the interest of balance, there were certainly occasions when United had legitimate complaints.
- In 1753-4, the Parlements of Aix, Bordeaux, Rennes and Rouen remonstrated in support of the exiled Paris institution.
- In a recent column in The New York Times, William Safire referred to Mr. Morris as Ed. This prompted Mr. Morris to write "an open letter" to Mr. Safire remonstrating that, in his case, such usage "grates like sand in salad."
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What is "remonstrate" in Dutch?
"remonstrate" in Dutch is klacht neerleggen, protesteren, bewijzen. remonstrate means: To protest strongly, or show disagreement with something.
Are there other ways to say "remonstrate" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "remonstrate": klacht neerleggen, protesteren, bewijzen.
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