protest
/ˈpɹoʊ.tɛst/
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.45 in modern English
9
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars
Meaning
verb
To object to.
verb
to make a solemn written declaration, in due form, on behalf of the holder, against all parties liable for any loss or damage to be sustained by non-acceptance or non-payment of (a bill or note). This should be made by a notary public, whose seal it is the usual practice to affix.
Transitive verb
Example Sentences
- "How dare you, I protest!"
- "The public took to the streets to protest over the planned change to the law."
- "As a political system democracy seems to me extraordinarily foolish, but I would not go out of my way to protest against it. My servant is, so far as I am concerned, welcome to as many votes as he can get. I would very gladly make mine over to him if I could."
- "U.S. and European protested against Spanish conduct in Cuba."
- "On November 29 1952, a special train ran from Sunderland to Leeds for Christmas shoppers and those attending a Leeds vs. Brentford match. It caused controversy, with Sunderland traders protesting that their shops were just as good as those in Leeds."
- "I protest my innocence."
Etymology
Origin
Word Breakdown
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈpɹoʊ.tɛst/
- British English: /ˈpɹəʊ.tɛst/