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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 byof ).
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 repents of his extravagance
he repented his words
repent
2/ ˈːəԳ /
adjective
botany lying or creeping along the ground; reptant
repent stems
Other Word Forms
- repenter noun
- repentingly adverb
- unrepented adjective
- unrepenting adjective
- unrepentingly adverb
- ˈԳٱ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of repent1
Origin of repent2
Word History and Origins
Origin of repent1
Origin of repent2
Example Sentences
He told Miller to consider the “spiritual ramifications” of his behavior under church doctrines, to repent and make restitution.
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.
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