Antonyms for repine

Grammar : Verb

Spell : ri-pahyn

Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈpaɪn

Definition of repine

Origin : "to be fretfully discontented," mid-15c., probably from re-, here likely an intensive prefix, + pine (v.) "yearn." Related: Repined; repining.

verb complai

Example sentences :

Now, however—but I should be a fool, indeed, to repine at my own good fortune!'
Extract from : « The Life And Adventures Of Nicholas Nickleby » by Charles Dickens

Why then should he repine when the hour of separation arrives?
Extract from : « Phaedo » by Plato

Well, even so, he would not repine, for Naomi could see now.
Extract from : « The Scapegoat » by Hall Caine

In that wish there can be no harm, for it is only wishing that you may not be tempted to repine.
Extract from : « The Settlers in Canada » by Frederick Marryat

But there—we must not repine—even in my sorrow, I feel how much we have to be thankful for.
Extract from : « A Final Reckoning » by G. A. Henty

Never let us repine, howsomever, but consider that all is ordered for the best.
Extract from : « The Life of Mansie Wauch » by David Macbeth Moir

Ought she to repine at the fruit of her own indiscretion and folly?
Extract from : « The Young Maiden » by A. B. (Artemas Bowers) Muzzey

To know it is no sin: to repine and murmur thereat, these are forbidden.
Extract from : « In Convent Walls » by Emily Sarah Holt

She soon saw that to suffer was her duty, and though she might grieve, she must not repine.
Extract from : « A Description of Millenium Hall » by Sarah Scott

And after my brother has been spared so far, how can I repine at any selfish trouble?'
Extract from : « Heartsease » by Charlotte M. Yonge

Synonyms for repine

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