repent

A verb used to express the act of feeling or showing sincere regret or remorse for a wrongdoing or sin, often with a commitment to change.

ruГлагол, используемый для выражения искреннего сожаления или раскаяния в проступке или грехе, часто с намерением измениться.esVerbo que expresa arrepentimiento sincero o remordimiento por una falta o pecado, a menudo con la intención de enmendarse o cambiar de conducta.frVerbe exprimant un regret sincère ou un remords pour une faute ou un péché, souvent accompagné de l'intention de changer de comportement.deVerb, das ausdrückt, dass jemand aufrichtiges Bedauern oder Reue über eine Tat oder Sünde empfindet, oft mit der Absicht, sich zu ändern.ptVerbo usado para expressar arrependimento sincero ou remorso por uma falta, erro ou pecado, frequentemente com a intenção de mudar de atitude.zh表示对过错或罪行的真诚懊悔或悔改，常含改过自新之意。arفعل يُستعمل للتعبير عن الندم الصادق أو الأسف على ذنب أو معصية، مع العزم على الإقلاع عنها وعدم العودة إليها.

1. Turn away from wrongdoing B2 formal

   To feel genuine regret for past wrong actions and decide to change one's behavior for the better.

   • He repented of his dishonest dealings and sought forgiveness.
   • The preacher urged the congregation to repent and live a righteous life.
   • She repented her harsh words and apologized sincerely.

   ruРаскаятьсяesarrepentirsefrSe repentirdeBereuenptArrepender-sezh悔改arالتوبة

   同义词: reform

   反义词: perseverepersist

2. Feel remorse or regret B2 formal

   To experience deep sorrow or regret for something one has done.

   • He repented his decision to quit school.
   • She repented of her laziness after failing the exam.
   • They repented their hasty marriage and soon separated.

   ruРаскаиватьсяesArrepentirsefrse repentirdeReue empfindenptArrepender-sezh后悔arالندم

   同义词: bewaildeploregrievelamentregretrue

   反义词: celebraterejoice

• repented past participle
• repented past simple
• repenting present participle
• repents third person singular