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repent

re·pent

UK/ˈɹiːpənt/ US/rɪˈpɛnt/ fairly common

verb

1.

turn away from sin or do penitence

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2.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

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Origin

From Middle English repenten, from Old French repentir, from Vulgar Latin *repaenitīre, from Late Latin paenitīre, from Classical Latin paenitēre. Compare Modern French repentir.

Phrases

  • marry in haste, repent at leisure

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