Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: repentance
IPA transcription: [ɹɪp'ɛntəns]
Pronunciations of repentance
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noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: repentance, penitence, penance
    Meaning: remorse for your past conduct
Usage examples
  • No repentance was ever more sincere.
  • God convert to repentance those who can be converted!
  • But all this was in vain, and my repentance came too late.
  • 'It has been put into your hearts, perhaps, to save a wretched creature for repentance.
  • The kind and scope of the repentance or change, and not any end to be gained by it, appears intended.
  • But it is a very dreadful thing to throw difficulties in the way of repentance and turning from evil works."
  • I implored her pardon; I assured her of my repentance and regret in words which did really come from my heart.
  • She rose to her feet with modest dignity, and silently held out her hand in token that my repentance was accepted.
  • His countenance denoted the struggle between two opposite principles--a wicked nature, subdued by determination, perhaps by repentance.
  • That the phrase here intends repentance unto the ceasing from sin, the giving up of what is wrong, I will try to show at least probable.
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Pope Clement I, License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Saint Peter, License CC BY-SA 4.0
2. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Martin Luther, License CC BY-SA 4.0
3. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, License CC BY-SA 4.0