repent (Meaning)
repent (v)
turn away from sin or do penitence
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
repent (a.)
Prostrate and rooting; -- said of stems.
Same as Reptant.
repent (v. i.)
To feel pain, sorrow, or regret, for what one has done or omitted to do.
To change the mind, or the course of conduct, on account of regret or dissatisfaction.
To be sorry for sin as morally evil, and to seek forgiveness; to cease to love and practice sin.
repent (v. t.)
To feel pain on account of; to remember with sorrow.
To feel regret or sorrow; -- used reflexively.
To cause to have sorrow or regret; -- used impersonally.
Synonyms & Antonyms of repent
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repent Sentence Examples
- With a heavy heart, the sinner repented for their wrongdoings.
- The preacher implored his listeners to repent and seek forgiveness.
- The remorseful criminal repented for his past actions and sought redemption.
- The prodigal son returned home and repented to his father for his reckless behavior.
- After the devastating earthquake, many people repented, seeking solace in spirituality.
- The politician repented for his corrupt actions and resigned from office.
- The betrayer repented for their treachery and begged for forgiveness.
- The adulterer repented for their extramarital affair, vowing to stay faithful.
- The atheist repented for their disbelief and converted to a religious faith.
- Time and again, the unyielding criminal refused to repent for his heinous crimes.
FAQs About the word repent
turn away from sin or do penitence, feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite aboutProstrate and rooting; -- said of stems., Same as Reptant., To feel pain,
regret,lament, bewail, rue, mourn, sorrow (for), bemoan, grieve (for),deplore
enjoy, savor, relish, delight (in), enjoy, savor, delight (in), relish,revel (in), savour
With a heavy heart, the sinner repented for their wrongdoings.
The preacher implored his listeners to repent and seek forgiveness.
The remorseful criminal repented for his past actions and sought redemption.
The prodigal son returned home and repented to his father for his reckless behavior.
