Definition of repent Repent

/ɹɪpɛˈnt/ - [ripent] - re•pent

We found 19 definitions of repent from 5 different sources.

What does repent mean?

Verb repents, repenting, repented
repent - feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
		regret, rue
		experience, feel go through (mental or physical states or experiences); "get an idea"; "experience vertigo"; "get nauseous"; "receive injuries"; "have a feeling"
repent - turn away from sin or do penitence
		atone

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repent (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".
repent (Verb)
To be sorry for sin as morally evil, and to seek forgiveness; to cease to practice sin and to love.
repent (Verb)
To feel pain on account of; to remember with sorrow.
repent (Verb)
To be sorry for, to regret.
repent (Verb)
To cause to have sorrow or regret.
repent (Verb)
To cause oneself to feel pain or regret.
repent (Adjective)
Creeping along the ground.

repent (a.)
Prostrate and rooting; -- said of stems.
repent (a.)
Same as Reptant.
repent (v. i.)
To feel pain, sorrow, or regret, for what one has done or omitted to do.
repent (v. i.)
To change the mind, or the course of conduct, on account of regret or dissatisfaction.
repent (v. i.)
To be sorry for sin as morally evil, and to seek forgiveness; to cease to love and practice sin.
repent (v. t.)
To feel pain on account of; to remember with sorrow.
repent (v. t.)
To feel regret or sorrow; -- used reflexively.
repent (v. t.)
To cause to have sorrow or regret; -- used impersonally.

repent
To feel pain, sorrow, or regret for what one has done or omitted to do.

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repent in sign language