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reposit

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of reposit

  1. to place somewhere for safekeeping or ready availability <the radioactive waste will be stored on-site until it can be reposited elsewhere> Synonyms keep, put up, store, stowRelated Words cellar, garage, hangar, house, warehouse; file, pack, shelve



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