Meaning Of The Word Repent

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repent
verb: If you repent, you show or say that you are sorry for something wrong you have done.

repent in American English 1
to feel sorry or self-reproachful for what one has done or failed to do; be conscience-stricken or contrite
intransitive verb: to feel sorry, self-reproachful, or contrite for past conduct; regret or be conscience-stricken about a past action, attitude, etc.
transitive verb: to remember or regard with self-reproach or contrition

repent in American English 2
creeping or crawling
adjective: creeping

repent in British English 1
verb: to feel remorse (for); be contrite (about); show penitence (for)

repent in British English 2
adjective: lying or creeping along the ground; reptant

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