--- title: R — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 28 description: The 1025 words of the English dictionary under R, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/28/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / R # R — The English dictionary · page 28 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · 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[30](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/30/) … [55](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/55/) **repartee** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Quick, witty conversation in which people make clever, funny replies to each other.[↗](../../repartee/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Quick, witty conversation in which people make clever,…") *Example:* The friends enjoyed a bit of witty repartee.[↗](../../repartee/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The friends enjoyed a bit of witty repartee.") · The show was full of quick repartee.[↗](../../repartee/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The show was full of quick repartee.") · The Mad Hatter's tea party is full of strange repartee.[↗](../../repartee/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The Mad Hatter's tea party is full of…") · Her clever repartee made everyone laugh.[↗](../../repartee/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Her clever repartee made everyone laugh.") · He was good at repartee and never lost an argument.[↗](../../repartee/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: He was good at repartee and never lost…") · The banter and repartee went on all evening.[↗](../../repartee/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The banter and repartee went on all evening.") **repast** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (old use) A meal, especially a grand or formal one.[↗](../../repast/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A meal, especially a grand or formal one.") *Example:* The king invited them to a royal repast.[↗](../../repast/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The king invited them to a royal repast.") · After the repast, the guests danced.[↗](../../repast/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: After the repast, the guests danced.") · The cook prepared a fine repast for the travellers.[↗](../../repast/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The cook prepared a fine repast for the…") **repatriation** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Sending or bringing someone back to their own country.[↗](../../repatriation/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Sending or bringing someone back to their own…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Returning things, like money or museum objects, to the country they came from.[↗](../../repatriation/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Returning things, like money or museum objects, to…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (euphemism-like, formal) Bringing home the body of someone who died abroad, for a funeral.[↗](../../repatriation/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Bringing home the body of someone who died…") *Example:* After the war, there was a repatriation of prisoners.[↗](../../repatriation/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: After the war, there was a repatriation of…") · The museum agreed to the repatriation of the ancient statue.[↗](../../repatriation/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The museum agreed to the repatriation of the…") · Many families waited for the repatriation of their loved ones.[↗](../../repatriation/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Many families waited for the repatriation of their…") · A repatriation flight brought the stranded tourists home.[↗](../../repatriation/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: A repatriation flight brought the stranded tourists home.") · Some refugees were afraid of repatriation to a dangerous country.[↗](../../repatriation/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Some refugees were afraid of repatriation to a…") · The insurance covers repatriation if you fall ill abroad.[↗](../../repatriation/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The insurance covers repatriation if you fall ill…") **repay** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To repay money is to pay back money that you borrowed.[↗](../../repay/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To repay money is to pay back money…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To repay someone is to do something for them in return for help or kindness they gave you.[↗](../../repay/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To repay someone is to do something for…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To repay something such as effort can mean to be worth it, as in "The hard work repaid itself".[↗](../../repay/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To repay something such as effort can mean…") *Example:* I'll repay the £5 I borrowed on Friday.[↗](../../repay/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: I'll repay the £5 I borrowed on Friday.") · How can I ever repay you for your help?[↗](../../repay/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: How can I ever repay you for your…") · In the fable, the mouse repaid the lion by chewing through the net.[↗](../../repay/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: In the fable, the mouse repaid the lion…") · My parents are still repaying the loan for our house.[↗](../../repay/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: My parents are still repaying the loan for…") · (Bible) Jesus taught not to repay evil with evil.[↗](../../repay/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Bible Jesus taught not to repay evil with…") · Your practice has repaid you with a great performance.[↗](../../repay/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Your practice has repaid you with a great…") · If you borrow £20 and repay £4 a week, it takes 5 weeks.[↗](../../repay/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: If you borrow £20 and repay £4 a…") · I am grateful, and one day I will repay you.”[↗](../../repay/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: I am grateful, and one day I will…") · and repayeth them that hate Him to their face, to destroy them; He will not be slack to him that hateth Him, He will repay him to his face.[↗](../../repay/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: and repayeth them that hate Him to their…") (Torah DEU.7.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../repay/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah DEU.7.10, JPS 1917") · Then shall the land be paid her sabbaths, as long as it lieth desolate, and ye are in your enemies' land; even then shall the land rest, and repay her sabbaths.[↗](../../repay/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Then shall the land be paid her sabbaths,…") (Torah LEV.26.34, JPS 1917)[↗](../../repay/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah LEV.26.34, JPS 1917") · And who shall repay him what he hath done?[↗](../../repay/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: And who shall repay him what he hath…") (Writings JOB.21.31, JPS 1917)[↗](../../repay/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.21.31, JPS 1917") · Who hath given Me anything beforehand, that I should repay him?[↗](../../repay/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Who hath given Me anything beforehand, that I…") (Writings JOB.41.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../repay/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.41.3, JPS 1917") · They repay me evil for good; bereavement is come to my soul.[↗](../../repay/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: They repay me evil for good; bereavement is…") (Writings PSA.35.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../repay/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.35.12, JPS 1917") **repayable** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (money) That must be paid back, usually by a certain time.[↗](../../repayable/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: That must be paid back, usually by a…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* That can be paid back.[↗](../../repayable/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: That can be paid back.") *Example:* The loan is repayable over two years.[↗](../../repayable/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The loan is repayable over two years.") · Mum said the money for my bike was repayable from my pocket money.[↗](../../repayable/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Mum said the money for my bike was…") · A £60 loan repayable in 6 weeks means £10 a week.[↗](../../repayable/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: A £60 loan repayable in 6 weeks means…") · Grants are not repayable, but loans are.[↗](../../repayable/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Grants are not repayable, but loans are.") · The deposit is repayable when you return the keys.[↗](../../repayable/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The deposit is repayable when you return the…") · The money is repayable on demand, which means at any time it is asked for.[↗](../../repayable/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The money is repayable on demand, which means…") **repayment** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (money) Paying back money that you borrowed.[↗](../../repayment/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Paying back money that you borrowed.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (money) One of a set of regular amounts paid back on a loan, such as the monthly payment on a mortgage or car.[↗](../../repayment/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: One of a set of regular amounts paid…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Doing something in return for help or harm: «in repayment for your kindness».[↗](../../repayment/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Doing something in return for help or harm:…") *Example:* Mum and Dad make a mortgage repayment every month.[↗](../../repayment/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Mum and Dad make a mortgage repayment every…") · The loan has twelve monthly repayments.[↗](../../repayment/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The loan has twelve monthly repayments.") · If you miss a repayment, the bank may charge more.[↗](../../repayment/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: If you miss a repayment, the bank may…") · Tom gave Sam two chocolate bars in repayment for the pen.[↗](../../repayment/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Tom gave Sam two chocolate bars in repayment…") · Each repayment is 50 pounds.[↗](../../repayment/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Each repayment is 50 pounds.") · The repayments on the car are quite high.[↗](../../repayment/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The repayments on the car are quite high.") · She finished the last repayment and owned the bike outright.[↗](../../repayment/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: She finished the last repayment and owned the…") · The day for repayment came, but the poor man had not a single copeck.[↗](../../repayment/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: The day for repayment came, but the poor…") **repeal** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (law) To officially end a law so that it no longer counts.[↗](../../repeal/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To officially end a law so that it…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (noun) The act of ending a law.[↗](../../repeal/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: The act of ending a law.") *Example:* Parliament voted to repeal the old law.[↗](../../repeal/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Parliament voted to repeal the old law.") · The Corn Laws were repealed in Britain in 1846.[↗](../../repeal/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The Corn Laws were repealed in Britain in…") · In the USA, Prohibition was ended by the repeal of a law in 1933.[↗](../../repeal/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: In the USA, Prohibition was ended by the…") · People marched to ask for the unfair tax to be repealed.[↗](../../repeal/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: People marched to ask for the unfair tax…") · The repeal of the rule means you can now ride bikes in the park.[↗](../../repeal/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The repeal of the rule means you can…") · Only lawmakers can repeal a law, not the police.[↗](../../repeal/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Only lawmakers can repeal a law, not the…") **repeat** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To repeat is to do or say something again.[↗](../../repeat/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To repeat is to do or say something…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To repeat after someone is to say the same words they said.[↗](../../repeat/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To repeat after someone is to say the…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A repeat is a TV show shown again.[↗](../../repeat/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A repeat is a TV show shown again.") *Everyday, meaning 4:* A pattern that repeats has the same part again and again.[↗](../../repeat/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: A pattern that repeats has the same part…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* A repeating decimal has digits that go on again forever, like 0.333...[↗](../../repeat/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: A repeating decimal has digits that go on…") *Example:* The pattern repeats every 3 beads.[↗](../../repeat/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The pattern repeats every 3 beads.") · Repeat the step 4 times.[↗](../../repeat/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Repeat the step 4 times.") · What is the 10th shape if the pattern repeats?[↗](../../repeat/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: What is the 10th shape if the pattern…") · She repeats the song twice.[↗](../../repeat/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: She repeats the song twice.") · Could you repeat the question, please?[↗](../../repeat/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Could you repeat the question, please?") · Repeat after me: «Two times three is six».[↗](../../repeat/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Repeat after me: «Two times three is six».") · Multiplication is repeated addition: 4 + 4 + 4 = 3 × 4.[↗](../../repeat/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Multiplication is repeated addition: 4 + 4 +…") · I played my favourite song on repeat.[↗](../../repeat/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: I played my favourite song on repeat.") · Little Gerda repeated the Lord's Prayer.[↗](../../repeat/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Little Gerda repeated the Lord's Prayer.") · twenty-two letters, the Sefer Yetzirah demonstrates by permu- tations in whicli letters never repeat themselves but only change their places.[↗](../../repeat/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: twenty-two letters, the Sefer Yetzirah demonstrates by permu-…") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../repeat/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according…") **repeatedly** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Repeatedly means many times, again and again.[↗](../../repeatedly/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Repeatedly means many times, again and again.") *Example:* The phone rang repeatedly.[↗](../../repeatedly/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The phone rang repeatedly.") · He repeatedly forgot his PE kit.[↗](../../repeatedly/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: He repeatedly forgot his PE kit.") · Multiplying is adding the same number repeatedly.[↗](../../repeatedly/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Multiplying is adding the same number repeatedly.") · She knocked repeatedly, but no one came.[↗](../../repeatedly/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: She knocked repeatedly, but no one came.") · The teacher repeatedly asked for quiet.[↗](../../repeatedly/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The teacher repeatedly asked for quiet.") · Press the button repeatedly to wake the robot.[↗](../../repeatedly/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Press the button repeatedly to wake the robot.") · Subtract 3 repeatedly from 12: 9, 6, 3, 0, so 12 ÷ 3 = 4.[↗](../../repeatedly/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Subtract 3 repeatedly from 12: 9, 6, 3,…") · The bird hit the window repeatedly.[↗](../../repeatedly/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: The bird hit the window repeatedly.") · It would be impossible to describe his joy; he kissed the talisman repeatedly, wrapped it up, and carefully tied it round his arm.[↗](../../repeatedly/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: It would be impossible to describe his joy;…") **repeating** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Repeating means doing or saying something again and again.[↗](../../repeating/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Repeating means doing or saying something again and…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A repeating pattern is one that goes over and over in the same order.[↗](../../repeating/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A repeating pattern is one that goes over…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A repeating decimal has digits that go on again forever, like 0.333….[↗](../../repeating/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A repeating decimal has digits that go on…") *Example:* The pattern red, blue, green keeps repeating.[↗](../../repeating/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The pattern red, blue, green keeps repeating.") What is the 10th colour?[↗](../../repeating/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: What is the 10th colour?") · The repeating part has 4 beads.[↗](../../repeating/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The repeating part has 4 beads.") · Write the repeating rule: 2, 5, 2, 5 …[↗](../../repeating/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Write the repeating rule: 2, 5, 2, 5…") · She is repeating the song 3 times.[↗](../../repeating/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: She is repeating the song 3 times.") · Repeating your spellings helps you learn them.[↗](../../repeating/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Repeating your spellings helps you learn them.") · The wallpaper has a repeating pattern of birds.[↗](../../repeating/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The wallpaper has a repeating pattern of birds.") · 1 ÷ 3 = 0.333…, a repeating decimal.[↗](../../repeating/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: 1 ÷ 3 = 0.333…, a repeating decimal.") · Day and night keep repeating.[↗](../../repeating/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Day and night keep repeating.") · Stop repeating everything I say\![↗](../../repeating/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Stop repeating everything I say!") **repel** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To repel something is to push it away or keep it away.[↗](../../repel/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To repel something is to push it away…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In science, two magnets repel when their same poles (north–north or south–south) push each other apart.[↗](../../repel/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: In science, two magnets repel when their same…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To repel can also mean to make someone feel disgusted.[↗](../../repel/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To repel can also mean to make someone…") *Example:* Two north poles of magnets repel each other.[↗](../../repel/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Two north poles of magnets repel each other.") · This spray repels mosquitoes.[↗](../../repel/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: This spray repels mosquitoes.") · A raincoat repels water.[↗](../../repel/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: A raincoat repels water.") · The castle walls repelled the attackers.[↗](../../repel/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The castle walls repelled the attackers.") · The smell of the rotten fish repelled everyone.[↗](../../repel/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The smell of the rotten fish repelled everyone.") · Try to push two magnets together — feel how they repel\![↗](../../repel/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Try to push two magnets together — feel…") · When, therefore, they sighted the Argo from afar they armed themselves and rushed to the shore, determined to repel any invasion of their territory.[↗](../../repel/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: When, therefore, they sighted the Argo from afar…") **repellent** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A repellent is a spray, cream or other thing that keeps animals or insects away, such as insect repellent against mosquitoes.[↗](../../repellent/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A repellent is a spray, cream or other…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A water-repellent material makes water roll off it instead of soaking in.[↗](../../repellent/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A water-repellent material makes water roll off it…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* As an adjective, repellent means very unpleasant or disgusting.[↗](../../repellent/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: As an adjective, repellent means very unpleasant or…") *Example:* Put on insect repellent before we go into the woods.[↗](../../repellent/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Put on insect repellent before we go into…") · The mosquito repellent smells of lemons.[↗](../../repellent/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The mosquito repellent smells of lemons.") · My raincoat is water-repellent, so the drops roll off.[↗](../../repellent/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: My raincoat is water-repellent, so the drops roll…") · Ducks' feathers are water-repellent because of a special oil.[↗](../../repellent/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Ducks' feathers are water-repellent because of a special…") · Do not spray repellent near your eyes or on cuts.[↗](../../repellent/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Do not spray repellent near your eyes or…") · The rotten fish had a repellent smell.[↗](../../repellent/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The rotten fish had a repellent smell.") · Some gardeners use a repellent to keep slugs off the lettuce.[↗](../../repellent/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Some gardeners use a repellent to keep slugs…") **repelling** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Repelling means pushing something away or keeping it away.[↗](../../repelling/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Repelling means pushing something away or keeping it…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (science) Magnets are repelling when like poles (north and north, or south and south) push away from each other.[↗](../../repelling/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Magnets are repelling when like poles north and…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Repelling an attack means fighting it off.[↗](../../repelling/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Repelling an attack means fighting it off.") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (rarer) Something repelling can make you feel disgust (more often "repellent" or "repulsive").[↗](../../repelling/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: Something repelling can make you feel disgust more…") *Example:* The two north poles are repelling each other.[↗](../../repelling/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The two north poles are repelling each other.") · Feel how the magnets push apart — they're repelling.[↗](../../repelling/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Feel how the magnets push apart — they're…") · This coat is great at repelling rain.[↗](../../repelling/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: This coat is great at repelling rain.") · Citronella candles help with repelling mosquitoes.[↗](../../repelling/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Citronella candles help with repelling mosquitoes.") · The soldiers succeeded in repelling the attack.[↗](../../repelling/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The soldiers succeeded in repelling the attack.") · Oil and water are repelling each other in the jar.[↗](../../repelling/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Oil and water are repelling each other in…") · Ducks' feathers are good at repelling water.[↗](../../repelling/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Ducks' feathers are good at repelling water.") **repent** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To repent is to feel truly sorry for something wrong you have done and to want to change.[↗](../../repent/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To repent is to feel truly sorry for…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (church, Bible) To turn away from sin and turn back to God: in the Gospels John the Baptist and Jesus called people to repent.[↗](../../repent/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To turn away from sin and turn back…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (formal) To regret a choice: «He repented of his decision».[↗](../../repent/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To regret a choice: «He repented of his…") *Example:* The thief repented and gave the money back.[↗](../../repent/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The thief repented and gave the money back.") · John the Baptist told the people to repent.[↗](../../repent/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: John the Baptist told the people to repent.") · She repented of the mean things she had said.[↗](../../repent/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: She repented of the mean things she had…") · Christians believe God forgives those who truly repent.[↗](../../repent/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Christians believe God forgives those who truly repent.") · The giant repented and became the village's friend.[↗](../../repent/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The giant repented and became the village's friend.") · Marry in haste, repent at leisure, says the old proverb.[↗](../../repent/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Marry in haste, repent at leisure, says the…") · He did not repent until he saw how sad his friend was.[↗](../../repent/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: He did not repent until he saw how…") · Act in haste and repent at leisure--and often in pain.[↗](../../repent/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Act in haste and repent at leisure--and often…") · Turn from Thy fierce wrath, and repent of this evil against Thy people.[↗](../../repent/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Turn from Thy fierce wrath, and repent of…") (Torah EXO.32.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../repent/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.32.12, JPS 1917") · And the LORD repented of the evil which He said He would do unto His people.[↗](../../repent/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: And the LORD repented of the evil which…") (Torah EXO.32.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../repent/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.32.14, JPS 1917") · And it repented the LORD that He had made man on the earth, and it grieved Him at His heart.[↗](../../repent/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: And it repented the LORD that He had…") (Torah GEN.6.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../repent/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.6.6, JPS 1917") · And let it repent Thee concerning Thy servants.[↗](../../repent/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: And let it repent Thee concerning Thy servants.") (Writings PSA.90.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../repent/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.90.13, JPS 1917") · The LORD repented concerning this; 'It shall not be', saith the LORD.[↗](../../repent/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: The LORD repented concerning this; 'It shall not…") (Prophets AMO.7.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../repent/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets AMO.7.3, JPS 1917") · Wherefore I abhor my words, and repent, seeing I am dust and ashes.[↗](../../repent/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Wherefore I abhor my words, and repent, seeing…") (Writings JOB.42.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../repent/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.42.6, JPS 1917") **repentance** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Repentance is being truly sorry for something wrong you have done and wanting to change and not do it again.[↗](../../repentance/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Repentance is being truly sorry for something wrong…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (church, Bible) Repentance is turning away from sin and back to God; Christians believe God forgives those who truly repent.[↗](../../repentance/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Repentance is turning away from sin and back…") *Example:* The boy's tears showed real repentance.[↗](../../repentance/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The boy's tears showed real repentance.") · The judge noted that the man showed no repentance for the crime.[↗](../../repentance/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The judge noted that the man showed no…") · Christians believe repentance means turning back to God.[↗](../../repentance/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Christians believe repentance means turning back to God.") · John the Baptist preached repentance by the river Jordan.[↗](../../repentance/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: John the Baptist preached repentance by the river…") · The prodigal son came home full of repentance.[↗](../../repentance/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The prodigal son came home full of repentance.") · Saying sorry is easy; repentance means you also change.[↗](../../repentance/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Saying sorry is easy; repentance means you also…") · Lent is a time of prayer and repentance for many Christians.[↗](../../repentance/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Lent is a time of prayer and repentance…") · Repentance be hid from Mine eyes\![↗](../../repentance/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Repentance be hid from Mine eyes!") (Prophets HOS.13.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../repentance/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets HOS.13.14, JPS 1917") **repentant** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Feeling sorry for something wrong you have done and wanting to change.[↗](../../repentant/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Feeling sorry for something wrong you have done…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (church) Sorry for sins; Christians believe God forgives the repentant.[↗](../../repentant/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Sorry for sins; Christians believe God forgives the…") *Example:* The boy looked repentant after breaking the window.[↗](../../repentant/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The boy looked repentant after breaking the window.") · Toad was repentant, but not for long.[↗](../../repentant/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Toad was repentant, but not for long.") · She wrote a repentant letter.[↗](../../repentant/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: She wrote a repentant letter.") · (Bible) Jesus forgave the repentant thief.[↗](../../repentant/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Bible Jesus forgave the repentant thief.") · The repentant dog lowered its ears.[↗](../../repentant/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The repentant dog lowered its ears.") · He was truly repentant and paid for the damage.[↗](../../repentant/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: He was truly repentant and paid for the…") · The terrified crew, too late repentant, crowded round the pilot for protection, and entreated him to steer for the shore.[↗](../../repentant/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The terrified crew, too late repentant, crowded round…") **repenteth** — *Early Modern English, meaning 1:* «repenteth» means «repents», a form of «repent».[↗](../../repenteth/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: «repenteth» means «repents», a form of «repent».") *e.g.* To repent is to feel truly sorry for something wrong you have done and to want to change.[↗](../../repenteth/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To repent is to feel truly sorry for…") *Example:* And the LORD said: 'I will blot out man whom I have created from the face of the earth; both man, and beast, and creeping thing, and fowl of the air; for it repenteth Me that I have made them.'[↗](../../repenteth/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: And the LORD said: 'I will blot out…") (Torah GEN.6.7, JPS 1917) **repetition** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Doing or saying something again and again.[↗](../../repetition/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Doing or saying something again and again.") *e.g.* Learning times tables needs repetition.[↗](../../repetition/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Learning times tables needs repetition.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* One time of doing an exercise in a set: 10 repetitions (reps) of star jumps.[↗](../../repetition/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: One time of doing an exercise in a…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A thing that is repeated: «Avoid repetition in your writing».[↗](../../repetition/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A thing that is repeated: «Avoid repetition in…") *Example:* Repetition helps you remember spelling words.[↗](../../repetition/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Repetition helps you remember spelling words.") · Do 3 sets of 10 repetitions — 30 star jumps in all.[↗](../../repetition/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Do 3 sets of 10 repetitions — 30…") · Multiplication is a repetition of addition.[↗](../../repetition/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Multiplication is a repetition of addition.") · The poem uses repetition: «Run, run, run!»[↗](../../repetition/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The poem uses repetition: «Run, run, run!»") · Try to avoid repetition in your story.[↗](../../repetition/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Try to avoid repetition in your story.") · The wallpaper has a repetition of stars.[↗](../../repetition/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The wallpaper has a repetition of stars.") · We don't want a repetition of last year's mess\![↗](../../repetition/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: We don't want a repetition of last year's…") · Strukis awoke in time to upset the fisherman's boat; but fearing a repetition of the attempt, it now changes each year the hour of its annual sleep.[↗](../../repetition/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Strukis awoke in time to upset the fisherman's…") · ()f the Sefer Yetzirah II little need be said ; it abounds in trifles, contradictions and repetitions.[↗](../../repetition/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: f the Sefer Yetzirah II little need be…") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../repetition/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according…") **repetitive** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Repetitive means doing or saying the same thing again and again.[↗](../../repetitive/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Repetitive means doing or saying the same thing…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A repetitive task or job is boring because it is the same every time.[↗](../../repetitive/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A repetitive task or job is boring because…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* In writing, repetitive means using the same words or sentence starts too many times.[↗](../../repetitive/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: In writing, repetitive means using the same words…") *Example:* Copying lines is repetitive and boring.[↗](../../repetitive/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Copying lines is repetitive and boring.") · Your story is a bit repetitive, so try new sentence openers.[↗](../../repetitive/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Your story is a bit repetitive, so try…") · The song has a repetitive chorus that is easy to remember.[↗](../../repetitive/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The song has a repetitive chorus that is…") · A computer is good at repetitive jobs, so we use a loop.[↗](../../repetitive/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: A computer is good at repetitive jobs, so…") · The wallpaper had a repetitive pattern of stars.[↗](../../repetitive/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The wallpaper had a repetitive pattern of stars.") · Typing all day can cause repetitive strain injury.[↗](../../repetitive/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Typing all day can cause repetitive strain injury.") · The robot does the same repetitive movement thousands of times.[↗](../../repetitive/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The robot does the same repetitive movement thousands…") **replace** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To replace something means to put a new thing in the place of an old or broken one.[↗](../../replace/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To replace something means to put a new…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To replace someone means to take their place.[↗](../../replace/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To replace someone means to take their place.") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To replace something can mean to put it back where it was.[↗](../../replace/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To replace something can mean to put it…") *Example:* We need to replace the batteries in the remote.[↗](../../replace/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: We need to replace the batteries in the…") · Please replace the books on the shelf.[↗](../../replace/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Please replace the books on the shelf.") · Replace x with 5 and work out the answer.[↗](../../replace/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Replace x with 5 and work out the…") · A new teacher will replace Mrs Brown next term.[↗](../../replace/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: A new teacher will replace Mrs Brown next…") · Replace the lid tightly after using the glue.[↗](../../replace/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Replace the lid tightly after using the glue.") · Replace your helmet if it has been in a crash.[↗](../../replace/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Replace your helmet if it has been in…") · Nothing can replace a good night's sleep.[↗](../../replace/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Nothing can replace a good night's sleep.") · The pirates listened grimly, and then replaced the mushroom.[↗](../../replace/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: The pirates listened grimly, and then replaced the…") · Rittangelius gives "replace the formative power upon his throne."[↗](../../replace/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Rittangelius gives 'replace the formative power upon his…") Postellus gives "restore the device to its place."[↗](../../replace/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Postellus gives 'restore the device to its place.'") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../replace/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893") · must not be confused with Zain, Z ; and lastly Qoph, Q is very often replaced by K, which is hardly defensible as there is a true K in addition. '[↗](../../replace/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: must not be confused with Zain, Z ;…") 44.[↗](../../replace/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: 44.") 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