repine

[US]/rɪˈpaɪn/
[UK]/rɪˈpaɪn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vi.to express discontent or dissatisfaction; to long for something, to yearn; to feel discontent or distress
Word Forms
Present Participlerepining
Past Tenserepined
Past Participlerepined
Third Person Singularrepines
Pluralrepines

Phrases & Collocations

repine at

repine over

repine in

repine for

repine about

repine against

repine against fate

repine in silence

repine with regret

Example Sentences

he began to repine over his lost opportunities.

she would often repine about her difficult childhood.

instead of repining, he decided to take action.

they repine in silence, wishing for a better life.

do not repine at your fate; change it.

he repined for the days of his youth.

she repines over her unfulfilled dreams.

rather than repine, focus on what you can achieve.

he often repines about the choices he's made.

she does not repine, but instead seeks new opportunities.

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