How Do You Spell REPINE?

Pronunciation: [ɹɪpˈa͡ɪn] (IPA)

The word "repine" (/rɪˈpaɪn/) is a verb that means to feel discontent or sorrow about something. The spelling of this word may appear confusing to some, as it contains the silent "e" at the end. However, this "e" serves a purpose to indicate the long "i" sound in the first syllable. The pronunciation of the vowel sounds in "repine" is similar to "pine", but with a slight emphasis on the "re" syllable.

REPINE Meaning and Definition

  1. Repine (verb): re-pine

    Etymology: From Middle English repinen, from Old French repiner, from Latin repugnāre ("to resist, to fight against"), from re- ("back, again") + pugnāre ("to fight").

    Definition:

    1. To feel discontent, dissatisfaction, or unhappiness, often with one's circumstances or situation.

    2. To express one's discontent or unhappiness with something; to complain or grumble.

    3. To pine or yearn for something unattainable or lost; to feel longing or sadness for the absence of something desirable or cherished.

    Usage:

    1. Despite his luxurious lifestyle, she would often repine about the lack of meaning and purpose in her life.

    2. The employees began to repine about the excessive workload and the lack of recognition or rewards.

    3. She couldn't help but repine over the loss of her beloved pet; the house felt empty without it.

    4. In her old age, she would often repine for the carefree days of her youth, filled with laughter and joy.

    Synonyms: complain, grumble, gripe, moan, lament, bemoan, mourn, grieve, yearn.

    Antonyms: rejoice, delight, content, satisfaction, happiness, accept.

  2. To feel a discontent which preys on the spirits; to fret one's self; to be discontented; to murmur.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for REPINE

Etymology of REPINE

The word "repine" derives from the Middle English term "repinen", which has its origins in the Old English word "reprīnan". In turn, "reprīnan" stems from the Old English verb "re-" meaning "again" or "back" and "prīnan" meaning "to press" or "to press hard". Over time, the meaning of "reprīnan" evolved to convey a sense of complaining or expressing discontent. This evolution led to the contemporary meaning of "repine", which refers to dwelling on discontent or murmuring with dissatisfaction.

Similar spelling words for REPINE

Conjugate verb Repine

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have repined
you would have repined
he/she/it would have repined
we would have repined
they would have repined
I would have repine
you would have repine
he/she/it would have repine
we would have repine
they would have repine

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been repining
you would have been repining
he/she/it would have been repining
we would have been repining
they would have been repining

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would repine
you would repine
he/she/it would repine
we would repine
they would repine

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be repining
you would be repining
he/she/it would be repining
we would be repining
they would be repining

FUTURE

I will repine
you will repine
he/she/it will repine
we will repine
they will repine

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be repining
you will be repining
he/she/it will be repining
we will be repining
they will be repining

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have repined
you will have repined
he/she/it will have repined
we will have repined
they will have repined

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been repining
you will have been repining
he/she/it will have been repining
we will have been repining
they will have been repining

IMPERATIVE

you repine
we let´s repine

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to repine

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was repining
you were repining
he/she/it was repining
we were repining
they were repining

PAST PARTICIPLE

repined

PAST PERFECT

I had repined
you had repined
he/she/it had repined
we had repined
they had repined

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been repining
you had been repining
he/she/it had been repining
we had been repining
they had been repining

PRESENT

I repine
you repine
he/she/it repines
we repine
they repine

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am repining
you are repining
he/she/it is repining
we are repining
they are repining

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

repining

PRESENT PERFECT

I have repined
you have repined
he/she/it has repined
we have repined
they have repined

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been repining
you have been repining
he/she/it has been repining
we have been repining
they have been repining

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it repine

SIMPLE PAST

I repined
you repined
he/she/it repined
we repined
they repined

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