Both Uses of
repent
in
Macbeth
- But I have spoke With one that saw him die: who did report, That very frankly he confess'd his treasons; Implor'd your highness' pardon; and set forth A deep repentance: nothing in his life Became him like the leaving it; he died As one that had been studied in his death, To throw away the dearest thing he ow'd As 'twere a careless trifle.†
Scene 1.4
- O, yet I do repent me of my fury, That I did kill them.†
Scene 2.1 *
Definition:
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(repent) to feel regret for having done wrong and to firmly decide to be a better person in the future