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repent

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /rɪˈpɛnt/ · UK /rɪˈpent/

repent means: To feel sorry for doing wrong, ask for God's forgiveness, and try to live better.

verb

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To feel sorry for doing wrong, ask for God's forgiveness, and try to live better.

  • She prayed and repented.
  • The preacher urged them to repent of their sins.
  • He sincerely repented and tried to change his life.

How to use it: repent of something (He repented of his sins and asked God for forgiveness.)

Common phrases: repent of sins, repent and pray, repent sincerely, repent of sin

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To feel sorry about something you did or failed to do.

  • He soon repented his decision.
  • She bitterly repented of treating her friend so badly.
  • You may yet repent those cruel words.

How to use it: repent of something (She later repented of her decision to leave.); repent something (He repented his harsh words.)

Similar words: regret, rue

Common phrases: repent of something, repent bitterly, repent a decision

Questions about repent

What does repent mean?

To feel sorry for doing wrong, ask for God's forgiveness, and try to live better.

What is repent in other languages?

Türkçe: tövbe etmek · Español: arrepentirse · Français: se repentir · Deutsch: bereuen · Italiano: pentirsi · 日本語: 悔い改める

How do you pronounce repent?

In American English /rɪˈpɛnt/; in British English /rɪˈpent/.

How do you use repent in a sentence?

She prayed and repented. The preacher urged them to repent of their sins.

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