Meaning & use

repent

verb·Advanced

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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