repent
1[ ri-pent ]
/ rɪˈpɛnt /
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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.
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Origin of repent
1OTHER WORDS FROM repent
Words nearby repent
repeating firearm, repeat oneself, repechage, repel, repellent, repent, repentance, repentant, Repentigny, repeople, repercussion
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Origin of repent
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British Dictionary definitions for repent (1 of 2)
repent1
/ (rɪˈpɛnt) /
verb
to feel remorse (for); be contrite (about); show penitence (for)he repents of his extravagance; he repented his words
Derived forms of repent
repenter, nounWord Origin for repent
C13: from Old French repentir from re- + pentir to be contrite, from Latin paenitēre to repent
British Dictionary definitions for repent (2 of 2)
repent2
/ (ˈriːpənt) /
adjective
botany lying or creeping along the ground; reptantrepent stems
Word Origin for repent
C17: from Latin rēpere to creep
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