Main Entry:

¹re·pent

Pronunciation:

\ri-ˈpent\

Function:

verb

Etymology:

Middle English, from Anglo-French repentir, from Medieval Latin repoenitēre, from Latin re- + Late Latin poenitēre to feel regret, alteration of Latin paenitēre — more at penitent

Date:

14th century

intransitive verb1: to turn from sin and dedicate oneself to the amendment of one's life2 a: to feel regret or contrition b: to change one's mindtransitive verb1: to cause to feel regret or contrition2: to feel sorrow, regret, or contrition for

— re·pent·er noun