Definition of repose

noun (n)

• freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility) (noun.act)

  Synonym: ease, relaxation, rest
  

  Example:
  Took his repose by the swimming pool.
  

  source: wordnet30
• the absence of mental stress or anxiety (noun.feeling)

  Synonym: ataraxis, heartsease, peace, peace of mind, peacefulness, serenity
  

  source: wordnet30
• a disposition free from stress or emotion (noun.attribute)

  Synonym: placidity, quiet, serenity, tranquility, tranquillity
  

  source: wordnet30
• A lying at rest; sleep; rest; quiet. (noun)

  source: webster1913

verb (v)

• put or confide something in a person or thing (verb.consumption)

  Example:
  These philosophers reposed the law in the people.
  

  source: wordnet30
• be inherent or innate in (verb.stative)

  Synonym: reside, rest
  

  source: wordnet30
• lie when dead (verb.contact)

  Example:
  Mao reposes in his mausoleum.
  

  source: wordnet30
• lean in a comfortable resting position (verb.contact)

  Synonym: recline, recumb
  

  source: wordnet30
• put in a horizontal position (verb.contact)

  Synonym: lay, put down
  

  source: wordnet30
• to put something (eg trust) in something (verb.contact)

  Example:
  The nation reposed its confidence in the King.
  

  source: wordnet30
• To cause to stop or to rest after motion; hence, to deposit; to lay down; to lodge; to reposit. (verb)

  source: webster1913
• To lie at rest; to rest. (verb)

  source: webster1913

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