repose
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.1re·pose
verb \ri-ˈpōz\re·posedre·pos·ing
Definition of REPOSE
transitive verb
: to lay at rest
intransitive verb
1
a : to lie at rest b : to lie dead <reposing in state> c : to remain still or concealed
2
: to take a rest
3
archaic : rely
4
: to rest for support : lie
Origin of REPOSE
Middle English, from Anglo-French reposer, from Late Latin repausare, from Latin re- + Late Latin pausare to stop, from Latin pausa pause
First Known Use: 15th century
Rhymes with REPOSE
2repose
nounDefinition of REPOSE
1
a : a state of resting after exertion or strain; especially : rest in sleep b : eternal or heavenly rest <pray for the repose of a soul>
2
a : a place of rest b : peace, tranquillity <the repose of the bayous> c : a harmony in the arrangement of parts and colors that is restful to the eye
3
a : lack of activity : quiescence b : cessation or absence of activity, movement, or animation <the face in repose is grave and thoughtful>
4
: composure of manner : poise
See Examples of REPOSE
- <typically the wealthy socialite spends most of the morning in repose, is served lunch, and then embarks on an exhaustive afternoon of shopping>
- <enjoyed the repose of a serene summer evening>
First Known Use of REPOSE
1509
Related to REPOSE
- Synonyms
- bed, catnapping, dozing, napping, sleep, rest, resting, shut-eye, slumber, slumbering, snoozing, z's (or zs)
- Antonyms
- consciousness, wake, wakefulness
3re·pose
transitive verbre·posedre·pos·ing
Definition of REPOSE
1
archaic : to put away or set down : deposit
2
a : to place (as confidence or trust) in someone or something b : to place for control, management, or use
Origin of REPOSE
Middle English, to replace, from Latin reponere (perfect indicative reposui)
First Known Use: 15th century
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