repent Meaning & Definition
What Does Repent Mean?
As a verb, repent means To feel pain, sorrow, or regret for what one has done or omitted to do; the cause for repenting may be indicated with "of". It is also used to mean To be sorry for sin as morally evil, and to seek forgiveness; to cease to practice sin and to love. As an adjective, it means Creeping along the ground.
Repent: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ɹɪˈpɛnt// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | regret, atone and rue |
| Verb forms | repents, repenting, repented |
Repent Definition (Verb)
- To feel pain, sorrow, or regret for what one has done or omitted to do; the cause for repenting may be indicated with "of".
Marry in haste, repent at leisure.
- To be sorry for sin as morally evil, and to seek forgiveness; to cease to practice sin and to love.
- To feel pain on account of; to remember with sorrow.
- To be sorry for, to regret.
I repent my sins.
- To cause to have sorrow or regret.
- To cause (oneself) to feel pain or regret.
- To change one's mind.
Repent as an Adjective
- Creeping along the ground.
Synonyms of Repent
Repent synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Repent
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Repent in a Sentence
Marry in haste, repent at leisure.
I repent my sins.
If you are a true Muslim, you should repent to Allah.
Word Forms & Grammar
repent (third-person singular simple present repents, present participle repenting, simple past and past participle repented)
repent
Words That Rhyme With Repent
Origin of Repent
Origin 1: From Middle English repenten, from Old French repentir, from Vulgar Latin *repaenitīre, from Late Latin paenitīre, from Classical Latin paenitēre. Compare Modern French repentir.
Origin 2: From Latin rēpēns, present participle of rēpō (“to creep”).
How to Pronounce Repent
You say repent as //ɹɪˈpɛnt//. It has 1 syllable.
Repent: Your Questions Answered
Is repent a verb or an adjective?
Repent is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is another word for repent?
You can replace repent with words such as regret, atone and rue. See the full list of repent synonyms and antonyms.
What is the past tense of repent?
The past tense of repent is repented. The present participle is repenting.