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repent
1[ ri-pent ]
verb (used without object)
- to feel sorry, self-reproachful, or contrite for past conduct; regret or be conscience-stricken about a past action, attitude, etc. (often followed by of ):
He repented after his thoughtless act.
- to feel such sorrow for sin or fault as to be disposed to change one's life for the better; be penitent.
verb (used with object)
- to remember or regard with self-reproach or contrition:
to repent one's injustice to another.
- to feel sorry for; regret:
to repent an imprudent act.
repent
2[ ree-puhnt, ri-pent ]
adjective
repent
1/ ɪˈɛԳ /
verb
- to feel remorse (for); be contrite (about); show penitence (for)
he repented his words
he repents of his extravagance
repent
2/ ˈːəԳ /
adjective
- botany lying or creeping along the ground; reptant
repent stems
Derived Forms
- ˈԳٱ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- ·Գİ noun
- ·ԳiԲ· adverb
- ܲr·ԳĻ adjective
- ܲr·ԳiԲ adjective
- un·ԳiԲ· adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of repent1
Origin of repent2
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of repent1
Origin of repent2
Example Sentences
At the time of his 2024 conversion, Brand declared that he had repented of his past and that he would "acknowledge that I am in a battle against myself."
"And if we would repent and do the right thing, maybe those people would actually get pregnant."
It can't both be true that the accusations are false and also that Hegseth repents of his behavior, as multiple journalists have pointed out.
Writing a column is a recurring opportunity to make mistakes in plain sight and repent them at leisure.
Most of these old pirates have left the area - often they have gone abroad or have repented.
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