repent
verb
Pronunciation: /rɪˈpɛnt/
Definition
Feel or express sincere regret about one's wrongdoing or sin.
Examples
He spent the rest of his life trying to repent for the mistakes he made in his youth.
The criminal stood before the judge, hoping to show that he truly repented of his actions.
It is never too late to repent and seek forgiveness for past transgressions.
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