REPENT


Meaning of REPENT in English

I. ri-ˈpent verb

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French repentir, from Medieval Latin repoenitēre, from Latin re- + Late Latin poenitēre to feel regret, alteration of Latin paenitēre — more at penitent

Date: 14th century

intransitive verb

1. : to turn from sin and dedicate oneself to the amendment of one's life

2.

a. : to feel regret or contrition

b. : to change one's mind

transitive verb

1. : to cause to feel regret or contrition

2. : to feel sorrow, regret, or contrition for

• re·pent·er noun

II. ˈrē-pənt adjective

Etymology: Latin repent-, repens, present participle of repere to creep — more at reptile

Date: 1669

: creeping , prostrate

repent stems

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