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List of meaning for repose

a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility

rest, ease, repose, relaxation(noun)

freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)

"took his repose by the swimming pool"

peace, peacefulness, peace of mind, repose, serenity, heartsease, ataraxis(noun)

the absence of mental stress or anxiety

repose, quiet, placidity, serenity, tranquillity, tranquility(verb)

a disposition free from stress or emotion

repose(verb)

put or confide something in a person or thing

"These philosophers reposed the law in the people"

rest, reside, repose(verb)

be inherent or innate in;

repose(verb)

lie when dead

"Mao reposes in his mausoleum"

recumb, repose, recline(verb)

lean in a comfortable resting position

"He was reposing on the couch"

lay, put down, repose(verb)

put in a horizontal position

"lay the books on the table"; "lay the patient carefully onto the bed"

repose(verb)

to put something (eg trust) in something

"The nation reposed its confidence in the King"

a natural periodic loss of consciousness during which the body restores itself

typically the wealthy socialite spends most of the morning in repose, is served lunch, and then embarks on an exhaustive afternoon of shopping

a state of freedom from storm or disturbance

enjoyed the repose of a serene summer evening

freedom from activity or labor

the doctor ordered a period of repose for the patient recovering from pneumonia

evenness of emotions or temper

her repose in the face of the screaming demonstrators was impressive

to remain out of sight

a little-explored region beneath which vast mineral reserves are said to repose

to refrain from labor or exertion

reposed in the Caribbean sun, enjoying her break from the world of work

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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