# repent vs ripen

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### repent
*verb · IPA /ɹɪˈpɛnt/ · frequency rank #18,416*
To feel pain, sorrow, or regret for what one has done or omitted to do; the cause for repenting may be indicated with "of".

### ripen
*verb · IPA /ˈɹaɪpən/ · frequency rank #45,055*
to grow ripe; to become mature (said of grain, fruit, flowers etc.)

## Source
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