(ri·pent′) v.i.
1. To feel remorse or regret, as for something done or undone; be contrite.
2. To change one's mind concerning past action because of disappointment, failure, etc.: with of: He repented of his generosity to the old man.
3. Theol. To feel such sorrow for one's sins as to reform.
—v.t.
4. To feel remorse or regret for (an action, sin, etc.).
5. To change one's mind concerning (a past action): He repented his decision. [<OF repentir <L re- again + poenitere cause to repent <poena punishment]
—re·pent′er noun

(rē′pənt) adjective
1. Bot. Lying flat and rooting, as certain plants; procumbent.
2. Zool. Reptant. [<L repens, repentis, ppr. of repere creep]