Both Uses
repent
in
The Devil and Daniel Webster
(Auto-generated)
- There were others who repented of the business later, but not he.†
repented = expressed regret for having done something wrong
- "Repent of such notable wonders and undertakings?" said the stern old justice.†
*repent = to express or feel regret for having done wrong
Definitions:
-
(1)
(repent) to feel regret for having done wrong and to firmly decide to be a better person in the future
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)