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   repose

   /rɪˈpəʊz/

   noun

   • 1. a state of rest, sleep, or tranquillity: "in repose her face looked relaxed" Similar restrelaxationinactivityrestfulnessstillnessidlenesssleepslumberOpposite workactivity
   • ▪ the state of being calm and composed: "he had lost none of his grace or his repose" Similar peacepeace and quietpeacefulnessquietquietnessquietudecalmcalmnesstranquillitystillnessleisureeaserespitetime offbreathing spacecomposurecalmnessserenitytranquillityequanimitypeace of mindpoiseself-possessionaplombself-assurancedignityOpposite stressstrainagitation
   • ▪ harmonious arrangement of colours 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 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: "I'll go to him, and repose our distresses on his friendly bosom" Similar putplacelaylodgesetconsigninvestentrust
   • ▪ give rest to: "he halted to repose his way-worn 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’.

   Scrabble Points: 8

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishREPOSE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Repose can be a verb meaning to rest or lie, or a noun meaning the state of resting or lying down. Learn how to use repose in sentences and find related words and phrases in the topics of passive and not working.

   • English (US)

     the state of resting or lying down: Your face is so...

   • Znaczenie Repose, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     repose definicja: 1. to rest or lie: 2. the state of resting...

   • Repose: Ukrainian Translation

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   • Repose: Thai Translation

     REPOSE translate: ความสงบ. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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   • Repose: French Translation

     repose translate: repos. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Repose: Portuguese Translation

     repose translate: repouso. Learn more in the Cambridge...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › reposeRepose Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Repose can be a noun or a verb with different meanings, such as rest, peace, trust, or place. Learn the synonyms, examples, etymology, and related phrases of repose from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryREPOSE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Repose is a verb that means to rest or lie, or a noun that means the state of resting or lying down. Learn how to use repose in sentences, see synonyms and related words, and find translations in different languages.

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   verb (used without object) , re·posed, re·pos·ing. to lie or be at rest, as from work, activity, etc. to lie dead: His body will repose in the chapel for two days. to be peacefully calm and quiet: The sea reposed under the tropical sun. to lie or rest on something.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › reposeRepose - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.

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

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   Repose is a noun meaning a state of quiet restfulness or peace, or a verb meaning to rest or lie down. Learn more about its word forms, origin, and usage examples from Collins Dictionary.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › reposeRepose - definition of repose by The Free Dictionary

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   Repose can mean the act of resting, the state of being at rest, or freedom from worry. It can also mean to place trust or confidence in something or someone, or to lie dead. See different sources and examples of repose.