Regret Past Tense

The past tense of Regret is regretted.

1. regret

verb. ['rəˈgrɛt, rɪˈgrɛt'] feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about.

Rhymes with Regret

• cabriolet
• suffragette
• sobriquet
• minuet
• luncheonette
• laviolette
• galudet
• flageolet
• falconet
• dancanet
• clarinet
• calumet
• antoinette
• willamette
• tagamet
• statuette
• slushayete
• silhouette
• sextet
• quintet
• quartet
• pinochet
• nicolette
• nicolet
• lorgnette
• larroquette
• kitchenette
• intermet
• henriette
• cullinet

How do you pronounce regret?

Pronounce regret as rɪˈgrɛt.

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UK - How to pronounce regret in British English

Sentences with regret

1. Adjective
A regret letter is a kinder term for a rejection letter.

2. Noun, singular or mass
But letters of regret do serve a purpose, and learning to write one well is important.

3. Verb, non-3rd person singular present
You'll never say to yourself "boy, I regret being able to cook."

4. Verb, base form
The point here is to excuse yourself before you say something to your boyfriend that you might regret later.

Quotes about regret

1. Looking back, I have this to regret, that too often when I loved, I did not say so.
- Ray Stannard Baker

2. Get correct views of life, and learn to see the world in its true light. It will enable you to live pleasantly, to do good, and, when summoned away, to leave without regret.
- Robert E. Lee

3. I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.
- Nathan Hale

2. regret

noun. ['rəˈgrɛt, rɪˈgrɛt'] sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment.

3. regret

verb. ['rəˈgrɛt, rɪˈgrɛt'] feel sad about the loss or absence of.

4. regret

verb. ['rəˈgrɛt, rɪˈgrɛt'] decline formally or politely.

5. regret

verb. ['rəˈgrɛt, rɪˈgrɛt'] express with regret.