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Definition regret in British English

regret verb

[transitive] verb
/rɪˈɡret/
1

to feel sorry or sad that something has happened

Example

We regret any inconvenience caused by the delay.

Example

I regret that I will not be with you on such an important occasion.

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1.1

to feel sorry or sad about something that you have said or done

Example

Have you never done anything you regret?

Example

I'm glad you're coming with us. You won't regret it.

Example

I don't regret moving to York.

Example

This is one decision you'll live to regret.

Example

I deeply regret what happened - there is no excuse for it.

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Definition regret in British English