repents (Meaning)
repents
to feel sorrow for one's sin and make up one's mind to do what is right, to feel sorrow, regret, or contrition for, creeping, prostrate, to cause to feel regret or contrition, to change one's mind, to feel sorry for or dissatisfied with something one has done, to feel regret or contrition, to turn from sin and dedicate oneself to the amendment of one's life
Synonyms & Antonyms of repents
repents Sentence Examples
- The remorseful sinner repents his past sins, seeking forgiveness.
- After realizing the gravity of his actions, the thief repents and confesses his crimes.
- The repentant adulterer vowing to remain faithful to his spouse.
- The child repents his disobedience, promising to behave better in the future.
- Moved by the preacher's words, the congregation repents their collective transgressions.
- The repentant prisoner expresses deep sorrow for his actions and appeals for leniency.
- The penitent artist repents the vulgar nature of his previous works, striving to create more uplifting art.
- The repentant traveler regrets the destruction he caused to the environment, pledging to protect nature from now on.
- The repentant liar resolves to always tell the truth, even when it's difficult.
- The repentant gambler seeks counseling and support to overcome his addiction and live a responsible life.
FAQs About the word repents
to feel sorrow for one's sin and make up one's mind to do what is right, to feel sorrow, regret, or contrition for, creeping, prostrate, to cause to feel regret
regrets,laments, deplores, mourns, grieves (for), rues,bemoans, bewails, aches (for)
delights (in), relishes,enjoys, revels (in), savors,savours,
The remorseful sinner repents his past sins, seeking forgiveness.
After realizing the gravity of his actions, the thief repents and confesses his crimes.
The repentant adulterer vowing to remain faithful to his spouse.
The child repents his disobedience, promising to behave better in the future.
