Repent

/rɪˈpɛnt/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To feel or express sincere regret or remorse about one's wrongdoing or sin.

After lying to his friend, he began to repent for his actions and sought forgiveness.

To change one's mind or purpose, especially after having done something wrong.

She repented her decision to quit her job and decided to apply for a promotion instead.

To feel regret or remorse for past conduct.

They often repent for the choices they made in their youth.

Middle English, from Old French 'repentir', from Latin 'paenitere' which means 'to cause to regret.'

repent of one's sins

To express regret for one’s moral wrongdoings.

repent for what you've done

To acknowledge wrongdoing and seek forgiveness.

contrition

The state of feeling remorseful and penitent.

atonement

Reparation for a wrong or injury.

remorse

Deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed.

To bail on bad choices.

He's really repenting after that crazy party.

To feel bad about something you've done.

I totally repented for ghosting him after our date.