regret

I

n.

1) to express regret(s)

2) to feel; show regret

3) deep, keen regret

4) a token of (one's) regret

5) regret at, over; for (to express regret at not being able to accept an invitation; regret for one's mistake)

II

v.

1) to regret deeply, very much

2) (formal) (E) we regret to inform you that your position has been eliminated

3) (G) I regret having to leave so early

4) (K) everyone regretted his being dismissed

5) (L) we regret that we cannot accept your invitation

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[rɪ'gret]

keen regret

over

show regret

very much

for (to express regret at not being able to accept an invitation; regret for one's mistake)

(G) I regret having to leave so early

(K) everyone regretted his being dismissed

(L) we regret that we cannot accept your invitation

(formal) (E) we regret to inform you that your position has been eliminated

a token of (one's) regret

deep

to feel

to regret deeply

regret at

to express regret (s)