repent of

Frequency: 6.02.5 per million words

Commonly used to specify the sin or mistake that is regretted, often in a moral or religious context.

repentrepent + PREPOSITION

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Examples (10)

  • She has repented of her sins.
  • He truly repented of his past misdeeds.
  • If you repent of your actions, you can seek forgiveness.
  • Many people repent of their youthful follies later in life.
  • The sermon urged everyone to repent of their wrongdoing.
  • He promised to repent of his dishonest ways.
  • After much reflection, she repented of her harsh words.
  • It's never too late to repent of one's mistakes and change.
  • The priest encouraged the congregation to repent of their pride.
  • They repented of their rebellion and sought peace.