verb๐ShareTo feel pain, sorrow, or regret for what one has done or omitted to do; the cause for repenting may be indicated with "of"."After yelling at his little brother, Michael repents of his angry outburst. "soulguiltmoraltheologyreligionphilosophymindemotioncharacteractionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo be sorry for sin as morally evil, and to seek forgiveness; to cease to practice sin and to love."If you are a true Muslim, you should repent to Allah."religionmoraltheologysoulguiltChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo feel pain on account of; to remember with sorrow."After yelling at his younger sister, he immediately repents and apologizes for his harsh words. "mindsoulemotionguiltreligionmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo be sorry for, to regret."I repent my sins."mindsoulemotiontheologyreligionmoralguiltChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo cause to have sorrow or regret."Seeing the sad look on his daughter's face after he broke her favorite toy, the father repents his carelessness. "emotionmindsoulmoralattitudereligionguilttheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo cause (oneself) to feel pain or regret."After yelling at his little brother, he immediately repents and apologizes. "emotionguiltmoralmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading