1repose1 (rɪˈpəʊz
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Definitions
noun
- a state of quiet restfulness; peace or tranquillity
- dignified calmness of manner; composure
verb
- to place (oneself or one's body) in a state of quiet relaxation; lie or lay down at rest
- (intr) to lie when dead, as in the grave
- (intr; foll by on, in, etc) formal to take support (from) or be based (on) ⇒
your plan reposes on a fallacy
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reˈposal noun reˈposer noun reˈposeful adjective reˈposefully adverb reˈposefulness nounWord Origin
C15: from Old French reposer , from Late Latin repausāre from re- + pausāre to stop; see pauseSynonyms
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2repose2 (rɪˈpəʊz)
Definitions
verb (tr)
- to put (trust or confidence) in a person or thing
- to place or put (an object) somewhere
Alternative Forms
reˈposal nounWord Origin
C15: from Latin repōnere to store up, from re- + pōnere to putUsage examples
In repose her face was that of a very young girl lost in some happy dream.
, Doubtful Motives (1987)And will my team repose the same faith in the new leader as it did in his predecessor?
Business Today (1998)It was a real evocation of Duparc's chaud parfum, coming to perfect repose in the voluptuous austerity of the near-monotone refrain.
Globe and Mail (2003)Even in repose , his posture for much of this final, he has eloquence.
Times, Sunday Times (2002)She prayed that God would forgive him, and promised to have many masses said for the repose of his soul.
, CHRISTINA QUEEN OF SWEDEN: The Restless Life of a European Eccentric (2004)