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present tense third-person singular of repose
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(Entry 1 of 2)
1
to remain out of sight
- a little-explored region beneath which vast mineral reserves are said to repose
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2
to refrain from labor or exertion
- reposed in the Caribbean sun, enjoying her break from the world of work
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- bums,
- goldbricks,
- hangs,
- hangs about
- [British],
- hangs around,
- idles,
- loafs,
- slacks (off),
- vegges out
- (or veges out)
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reposes
verb (2)
present tense third-person singular of repose
Synonyms & Antonyms of reposes (Entry 2 of 2)
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
- the Constitution reposes the power to declare war to Congress, and to that body alone
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- commends,
- commits,
- confides,
- consigns,
- delegates,
- delivers,
- entrusts
- (also intrusts),
- gives,
- gives over,
- hands,
- hands over,
- leaves,
- passes,
- recommends,
- transfers,
- transmits,
- trusts,
- turns over,
- vests
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