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Repent

/rɪˈpɛnt/
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(verb) To feel pain, sorrow, or regret for what one has done or omitted to do; the cause for repenting may be indicated with "of".

We never repent having eaten too little.
Marry in haste, repent at leisure.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The priest urged the congregation to ____ their sins and seek forgiveness before the holy day.

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