repent
repent is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, repent is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofrepent
- To feel pain, sorrow, or regret for what one has done or omitted to do; the cause for repenting may be indicated with "of".
- To be sorry for sin as morally evil, and to seek forgiveness; to cease to practice sin and to love.
Example: "If you are a true Muslim, you should repent to Allah."
- To feel pain on account of; to remember with sorrow.
- To be sorry for, to regret.
Example: "I repent my sins."
- To cause to have sorrow or regret.
- To cause (oneself) to feel pain or regret.
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