repose

Definitions

1. 1verb

   To cause to stop or to rest after motion; hence, to deposit; to lay down; to lodge; to reposit.

2. 2verb

   To lay at rest; to cause to be calm or quiet; to compose; to rest, -- often reflexive; as, to repose one's self on a couch.

3. 3verb

   To place, have, or rest; to set; to intrust.

4. 4intransitive verb

   To lie at rest; to rest.

5. 5intransitive verb

   Figuratively, to remain or abide restfully without anxiety or alarms.

6. 6intransitive verb

   To lie; to be supported; as, trap reposing on sand.

7. 7verb

   A lying at rest; sleep; rest; quiet.

8. 8verb

   Rest of mind; tranquillity; freedom from uneasiness; also, a composed manner or deportment.

9. 9verb

   A rest; a pause.

10. 10verb

    That harmony or moderation which affords rest for the eye; -- opposed to the scattering and division of a subject into too many unconnected parts, and also to anything which is overstrained; as, a painting may want repose.

11. 11noun

    freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)

    "took his repose by the swimming pool"

    Synonyms

    easerelaxationrest
12. 12noun

    a disposition free from stress or emotion

    Synonyms

    placidityquietserenitytranquilitytranquillity
13. 13noun

    the absence of mental stress or anxiety

    Synonyms

    heartseasepeacepeacefulnessserenity
14. 14verb

    put or confide something in a person or thing

    "These philosophers reposed the law in the people"

15. 15verb

    to put something (eg trust) in something

    "The nation reposed its confidence in the King"

16. 16verb

    put in a horizontal position

    "lay the books on the table"

    "lay the patient carefully onto the bed"

    Synonyms

    lay
17. 17verb

    lean in a comfortable resting position

    "He was reposing on the couch"

    Synonyms

    reclinerecumb
18. 18verb

    lie when dead

    "Mao reposes in his mausoleum"

19. 19verb

    be inherent or innate in

    Synonyms

    residerest