Definitions for repent
ˈri pənt, rɪˈpɛntre·pent

Princeton's WordNet(2.67 / 3 votes)Rate this definition:

1. repent, atoneverb

   turn away from sin or do penitence

2. repent, regret, rueverb

   feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

Wiktionary(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. repentverb

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

   Etymology: From repentir, from re- + a late derivative of poenitere, alteration of paenitere.

2. repentverb

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

   Etymology: From repentir, from re- + a late derivative of poenitere, alteration of paenitere.

3. repentverb

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

   Etymology: From repentir, from re- + a late derivative of poenitere, alteration of paenitere.

4. repentverb

   To be sorry for, to regret.

   I repent my sins.

   Etymology: From repentir, from re- + a late derivative of poenitere, alteration of paenitere.

5. repentverb

   To cause to have sorrow or regret.

   Etymology: From repentir, from re- + a late derivative of poenitere, alteration of paenitere.

6. repentverb

   To cause (oneself) to feel pain or regret.

   Etymology: From repentir, from re- + a late derivative of poenitere, alteration of paenitere.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Repentadjective

   prostrate and rooting; -- said of stems

   Etymology: [L. repens, -entis, creeping, p. pr. of repere to creep.]

2. Repentadjective

   same as Reptant

   Etymology: [L. repens, -entis, creeping, p. pr. of repere to creep.]

3. Repentverb

   to feel pain, sorrow, or regret, for what one has done or omitted to do

   Etymology: [L. repens, -entis, creeping, p. pr. of repere to creep.]

4. Repentverb

   to change the mind, or the course of conduct, on account of regret or dissatisfaction

   Etymology: [L. repens, -entis, creeping, p. pr. of repere to creep.]

5. Repentverb

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

   Etymology: [L. repens, -entis, creeping, p. pr. of repere to creep.]

6. Repentverb

   to feel pain on account of; to remember with sorrow

   Etymology: [L. repens, -entis, creeping, p. pr. of repere to creep.]

7. Repentverb

   to feel regret or sorrow; -- used reflexively

   Etymology: [L. repens, -entis, creeping, p. pr. of repere to creep.]

8. Repentverb

   to cause to have sorrow or regret; -- used impersonally

   Etymology: [L. repens, -entis, creeping, p. pr. of repere to creep.]

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Repent

   rē-pent′, v.i. to regret or sorrow for what one has done or left undone: to change from past evil: (theol.) to feel such sorrow for sin as produces newness of life.—v.t. to remember with sorrow—often used impersonally, as 'it repenteth me.'—adj. Repent′able.—n. Repent′ance, sorrow for what has been done or left undone: contrition for sin, producing newness of life.—adj. Repent′ant, repenting or sorry for past conduct: showing sorrow for sin.—n. a penitent.—adv. Repent′antly.—n. Repent′er.—adv. Repent′ingly.—adj. Repent′less. [O. Fr. repentir—re-, and O. Fr. pentir—L. pœnitēre, to cause to repent.]

2. Repent

   rē′pent, adj. (bot.) creeping. [L. repĕre, to creep.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of repent in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of repent in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of repent in a Sentence

1. Mwanandeke Kindembo:

   With the concept of reincarnation, being offered more chances to repent, we will eventually destroy the idea of heaven and hell.

2. Father Josiah Trenham:

   Pray that these provocative young men might repent of their intimidation and be saved.

3. Joseph Smith, Jr.:

   Ever keep in exercise the principle of mercy, and be ready to forgive our brother on the first intimations of repentance, and asking forgiveness; and should we even forgive our brother, or even our enemy, before he repent or ask forgiveness, our heavenly Father would be equally as merciful unto us.

4. Molière:

   We often marry in despair, so that we repent of it all our life after.

5. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe:

   Beware of dissipating your powers strive constantly to concentrate them. Genius thinks it can do whatever it sees others doing, but is sure to repent of every ill-judged outlay.

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