1. To regrete for what a person has effected, left out, or for a person's behavior: Alice repented the day when she told her parents that she was going to leave for ever.
2. To be sorry for a sinful action: Jill talked to the pastor and repented for her very poor conduct towards her parents.
3. To remember with sorrow: Mrs. Thompson repented with tears in her eyes the sudden death of her daughter.