Repent Definition

repent
verb
  1. turn away from sin or do penitence
  2. feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

"Repent" in song lyrics

See how repent is used in real songs:

  • "Don and Vagabond, alike, repent"
    Aesop Rock — Citronella
  • "to those who believe and receive and repent"
    Ambassador f/ Cruz Cordero, M.O.D. — Cypha International
  • "I see it in the eyes of mothers when they uncover there sins and repent"
    Blu & Exile — The World Is... (Below the Heavens)

Usage tips for "repent"

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