protest
/ˈpɹoʊ.tɛst/ verb B2- To make a strong objection. · How dare you, I protest!· The public took to the streets to protest over the planned change to the law.
- To affirm (something). · I protest my innocence.· I do protest and declare …
- To object to.
- To publicly demonstrate against. · They protested the demolition of the school.
- To call as a witness in affirming or denying, or to prove an affirmation; to appeal to.
- 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.
He/she/it protests · Past protested · Past participle protested · -ing form protesting
Verb forms
- Base form
- protest
- He/she/it
- protests
- Past
- protested
- Past participle
- protested
- -ing form
- protesting
From the library
“How can I be vain when I know I’m homely?” protested Anne.
“I don’t see why it’s any more ridiculous to wear flowers on your hat than on your dress,” protested Anne.
“Oh, but that’s the best of it,” protested Anne.
“But I didn’t mean to dye it green, Marilla,” protested Anne dejectedly.
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