repent

//rɪˈpɛnt//
B2Frequency Level 11Formal
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Verb

repentInfinitive
repentPresent tense
repentedPast tense
repentedPast participle
repentingPresent participle
repentsThird-person singular
1

To feel deep sorrow or regret for a past action or sin and resolve to change one's behavior.

He repented his past mistakes and decided to live a better life.

2

To feel remorse or contrition for something one has done or failed to do.

He deeply repented his harsh words to his friend.

Antonym

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