Definition of Repent

to feel or express remorse for one’s wrong actions

Examples of Repent in a sentence

Taylor’s husband continues to repent for cheating in the past, but she isn’t sure that his apologies are sincere.  🔊

While talking to the priest during confession, Juan decided to repent and express regret for all his sins.  🔊

The religious zealot pressured all of the wicked parishioners to turn away from their evil ways and repent to the Lord.  🔊

Even though he knows he’s wrong, the stubborn banker refuses to repent for the mistakes he made with his client’s accounts.  🔊

Before he was sentenced for his crimes, the defendant begin to repent and beg for forgiveness from the judge.  🔊

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