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JimmyH Posted 13 years ago
Vocabulary

Repent..

I repent for not opting for O levels.

Did I use REPENT rightly?
  

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Using repent like that is a bit humorous, slightly sarcastic. Repent is mostly used for changing your ways after committing a religious sin.

— Vorpar

  • Using repent like that is a bit humorous, slightly sarcastic.
  • Repent is mostly used for changing your ways after committing a religious sin.
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Using repent like that is a bit humorous, slightly sarcastic.

Repent is mostly used for changing your ways after committing a religious sin.
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So what's the best alternative to repent other than 'regret'?
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I've been waiting for your reply.
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eg I regret not opting for O levels.
eg I'm sorry that I didn't opt for O levels.

Clive
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Any other words we can use other than REGRET in similar context?
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I rue leaving school before taking my exams.

I could kick myself for leaving school....

Rover
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