Meaning & use
repent
To feel deep regret for a wrongdoing and resolve to change one's behavior.
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The character repents of his crimes only after losing everything he valued.
She urged the congregation to repent and seek forgiveness for their sins.
A note on using this word
Strongly associated with religious and moral contexts; often followed by 'of' before the wrongdoing.
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