repent
1to 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.
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.
Origin of repent
1Other words from repent
- re·pent·er, noun
- re·pent·ing·ly, adverb
- un·re·pent·ed, adjective
- un·re·pent·ing, adjective
- un·re·pent·ing·ly, adverb
Other definitions for repent (2 of 2)
Origin of repent
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British Dictionary definitions for repent (1 of 2)
/ (rɪˈpɛnt) /
to feel remorse (for); be contrite (about); show penitence (for): he repents of his extravagance; he repented his words
Origin of repent
1Derived forms of repent
- repenter, noun
British Dictionary definitions for repent (2 of 2)
/ (ˈriːpənt) /
botany lying or creeping along the ground; reptant: repent stems
Origin of repent
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