repented; repenting; repents
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
1
: to cause to feel regret or contrition
2
: to feel sorrow, regret, or contrition for
repenter
noun
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Verb
The preacher told us that we would be forgiven for our sins if we repented.
criminals who have repented for their crimes
The preacher told us that we would be forgiven if we repented our sins.
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Timothy Gabrielli, The Conversation, 29 Jan. 2025
When people repent and God forgives, prophecy does not play out.
—Harper's Magazine, 2 Aug. 2024
Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
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Verb
The Catholic tradition teaches that people who sincerely repent of their sins are forgiven and reconciled to God.
—Timothy Gabrielli, The Conversation, 29 Jan. 2025
When people repent and God forgives, prophecy does not play out.
—Harper's Magazine, 2 Aug. 2024
Adjective
Act fast, repent if necessary later, and encourage the backup to arrive sooner, rather than via the donut shop.
—Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Repent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/repent. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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