First Known Use: 15th century
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1repose
verb re·pose \ri-ˈpōz\
re·posedre·pos·ing
Definition of REPOSE
transitive verb
: to lay at rest
intransitive verb
1
a : to lie at rest b : to lie dead <reposing in state> c : to remain still or concealed
2
: to take a rest
3
archaic : rely
4
: to rest for support : lie
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Origin of REPOSE
Middle English, from Anglo-French reposer, from Late Latin repausare, from Latin re- + Late Latin pausare to stop, from Latin pausa pause
Rhymes with REPOSE
2repose
noun
: a state of resting or not being active
Full Definition of REPOSE
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, tranquillity <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 : cessation or absence of activity, movement, or animation <the face in repose is grave and thoughtful>
4
: composure of manner : poise
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First Known Use of REPOSE
1509
Related to REPOSE
- Synonyms
- bed, catnapping, dozing, napping, sleep, rest, resting, shut-eye, slumber, slumbering, snoozing, z's (or zs)
- Antonyms
- consciousness, wake, wakefulness
3repose
verb re·pose
re·posedre·pos·ing
Definition of REPOSE
transitive verb
1
archaic : to put away or set down : deposit
2
a : to place (as confidence or trust) in someone or something b : to place for control, management, or use
Origin of REPOSE
Middle English, to replace, from Latin reponere (perfect indicative reposui)
First Known Use: 15th century
REPOSE[1] Defined for Kids
1repose
verb re·pose \ri-ˈpōz\
re·posedre·pos·ing
Definition of REPOSE for Kids
: to lay or lie at rest <I reposed my head on his shoulder.> <The dog is reposing on the couch.>
2repose
noun
Definition of REPOSE for Kids
1
: a state of resting
2
: freedom from disturbance or excitement : calm <… there was a delicious sense of repose and peace in the deep pervading calm and silence of the woods. — Mark Twain, Tom Sawyer>
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