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Meaning of repent

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

repent

Pronunciation:/ɹɪˈpɛnt/

verb

Definitions

  1. To feel pain, sorrow, or regret for what one has done or omitted to do; the cause for repenting may be indicated with "of".

  2. To be sorry for sin as morally evil, and to seek forgiveness; to cease to practice sin and to love.

    Example: If you are a true Muslim, you should repent to Allah.

  3. To feel pain on account of; to remember with sorrow.

  4. To be sorry for, to regret.

    Example: I repent my sins.