repine Meaning & Definition
What Does Repine Mean?
As a verb, repine means To complain; to regret; to fret. It can also mean To long for (something) discontentedly; to pine. As a noun, it means A repining.
Word Facts for Repine
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ɹɪˈpaɪn// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | repines |
| Verb forms | repines, repining, repined |
Repine Definition (Verb)
- To complain; to regret; to fret.
- To long for (something) discontentedly; to pine.
Repine as a Noun
- A repining.
Verb
- To fail; to wane.
- To complain; to regret.
Synonyms of Repine
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Repine synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Repine
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Repine in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
repine (third-person singular simple present repines, present participle repining, simple past and past participle repined)
repine (plural repines)
Words That Rhyme With Repine
Origin of Repine
Believed to have been formed (with uncertainty, due to the unusual formation) as re- + pine, with the verb giving rise to the noun (first attested in 1529 and 1593 respectively); compare the Middle English verb repinen (“(uncertain) to cause trouble to someone, grieve”)[1] (from pīnen (“to cause pain, grieve, hurt, trouble; to starve, pine; to torment, torture”), from Old English pīnian),[2] which may be related.
How Do You Say Repine?
You say repine as //ɹɪˈpaɪn//. It has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Repine
Is repine a verb or a noun?
Repine is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is the plural of repine?
The plural of repine is repines.
What is the past tense of repine?
The past tense of repine is repined. The present participle is repining.