repent

verb
UK: /rɪˈpent/
US: /rɪˈpent/

  1. To be very sorry for something bad you have done.

    1. I repent my sins and ask for forgiveness, please believe me now.
    2. He said he didn't repent of his crimes, even after spending all this time in prison.

  2. To feel regret or contrition for past actions or sins, often with a desire to change.

    1. You should repent and apologize for what you did yesterday, please.
    2. Those who do not repent are doomed, according to the ancient scriptures of this religion.

Synonyms

rue lament remorse atone regret
repent adjective

  1. Feeling or expressing remorse for one's sins or misdeeds.

    1. A repent heart is a sign of humility and a desire for change now.
    2. The sermon called for people to adopt a repent attitude towards their wrongdoings in the past.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "repent" in English means: To be very sorry for something bad you have done., To feel regret or contrition for past actions or sins, often with a desire to change..

The phonetic transcription of "repent" is /rɪˈpent/ in British English and /rɪˈpent/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "repent": rue, lament, remorse, atone, regret.

Example usage of "repent": "I repent my sins and ask for forgiveness, please believe me now.". More examples on the page.