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repose
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As a noun, repose means quietness. As a verb, it means lie at rest.
Meanings of repose
21 meaningsnoun
Quietness; ease; peace; calmness.
geologyThe period between eruptions of a volcano.
artA form of visual harmony that gives rest to the eye.
Freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)
“took his repose by the swimming pool”
Similar: rest, ease, relaxationThe absence of mental stress or anxietyfeeling
Similar: peace, peacefulness, peace of mind, serenity, heartsease, ataraxisA disposition free from stress or emotion
Similar: quiet, placidity, serenity, tranquillity, tranquility
Older and rare meanings (1)
datedRest; sleep.
verb
To lie at rest; to rest.
To lie; to be supported.
“trap reposing on sand”
To lay, to set down.
To place, have, or rest; to set; to entrust.
To compose; to make tranquil.
To reside in something.
figurativelyTo remain or abide restfully without anxiety or alarms.
eastern orthodox churchTo die, especially of a saint.
“Simon reposed in the year 1287.”
To pose again.
Put or confide something in a person or thing
“These philosophers reposed the law in the people”
Lie when dead
“Mao reposes in his mausoleum”
Meanings from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).