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   Re·pose

   /rəˈpōz/

   

   noun

   • 1. a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility: "in repose her face looked relaxed" Similar restrelaxationinactivityrestfulnessstillnessidlenesssleepslumberOpposite workactivity
   • ▪ composure: "he had lost none of his grace or his repose" Similar peacepeace and quietpeacefulnessquietquietnessquietudecalmcalmnesstranquillitystillnessleisureeaserespitetime offbreathing spacecomposurecalmnessserenitytranquilityequanimitypeace of mindpoiseself-possessionaplombself-assurancedignityOpposite stressstrainagitation
   • ▪ harmonious arrangement of colors and forms, providing a restful visual effect: "many of the qualities of the great Piero della Francescas—the sense of grand stasis, of timeless repose—seem strongly reincarnated in this work"

   verb

   • 1. be lying, situated, or kept in a particular place: "the diamond now reposes in the Louvre" Similar liebe placedbe setbe situatedbe positionedbe supportedrest
   • ▪ lie down in rest: "how sweetly he would repose in the four-poster bed" Similar lielie downreclinestretch outrestrelaxsleepslumbertake one's easeliterary:couch
   • ▪ lay something to rest in or on (something): "I'll go to him, and repose our distresses on his friendly bosom" Similar putplacelaylodgesetconsigninvestentrust
   • ▪ give rest to: "he halted to repose his wayworn soldiers"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French repos (noun), reposer (verb), from late Latin repausare, from re- (expressing intensive force) + pausare ‘to pause’.

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   1. a. : a state of resting after exertion or strain. especially : rest in sleep. b. : eternal or heavenly rest. pray for the repose of a soul. 2. a. : a place of rest. b. : peace, tranquility. the repose of the bayous. c. : a harmony in the arrangement of parts and colors that is restful to the eye. 3. a. : lack of activity : quiescence. b.

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   noun. the state of resting or being at rest; sleep. peace; tranquility; calm: rare moments of utter repose. dignified calmness, as of manner; composure. absence of movement, animation, etc.: When in repose, her face recalls the Mona Lisa.

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   REPOSE meaning: 1. to rest or lie: 2. the state of resting or lying down: 3. to rest or lie: . Learn more.

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   REPOSE definition: 1. to rest or lie: 2. the state of resting or lying down: 3. to rest or lie: . Learn more.

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   Repose is a formal or literary term used to mean the act of resting, or the state of being at rest. Repose is also a state of mind: freedom from worry. As a verb, repose means to rest or relax, or to rest on something for support: "There she was, reposing on the front porch."

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   1. The act of resting or the state of being at rest. 2. Freedom from worry; peace of mind. 3. Calmness; tranquility. v. re·posed, re·pos·ing, re·pos·es. v.tr. 1. To lay (oneself) down. 2. To rest or relax (oneself). v.intr. 1. To lie at rest. 2. To lie dead: repose in a grave. 3. To lie while being supported by something.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishREPOSE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 days ago · noun. 1. a state of quiet restfulness; peace or tranquillity. 2. dignified calmness of manner; composure. verb. 3. to place (oneself or one's body) in a state of quiet relaxation; lie or lay down at rest. 4. (intransitive)