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View usage for: (rɪpoʊz) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense reposes, present participle reposing, past tense, past participle reposed1. uncountable nounRepose is a state in which you are resting and feeling calm. [literary] He had a still, almost blank face in repose. Its atmosphere is one of repose rather than excitement. Synonyms: rest, relaxation, inactivity, restfulness More Synonyms of repose 2. verbIf something reposes somewhere, it is there. [formal] Exquisite china soup dishes reposed on silver plates. [VERB preposition/adverb] Synonyms: rest, lie, be set, be placed More Synonyms of repose More Synonyms of repose repose in British English 1 (rɪˈpəʊz) noun1. a state of quiet restfulness; peace or tranquillity 2. dignified calmness of manner; composure verb3. to place (oneself or one's body) in a state of quiet relaxation; lie or lay down at rest 4. (intransitive) to lie when dead, as in the grave 5. (intr; foll by on, in, etc) formal to take support (from) or be based (on) your plan reposes on a fallacy Derived forms reposal (reˈposal) noun reposeful (reˈposeful) adjective reposefully (reˈposefully) adverb reposefulness (reˈposefulness) noun Word origin C15: from Old French reposer, from Late Latin repausāre from re- + pausāre to stop; see pauserepose in British English 2 (rɪˈpəʊz) verb (transitive)1. to put (trust or confidence) in a person or thing 2. to place or put (an object) somewhere Derived forms reposal (reˈposal) noun Word origin C15: from Latin repōnere to store up, from re- + pōnere to put repose in American English 1 (rɪˈpoʊz) verb transitiveWord forms: reˈposed or reˈposing1. to lay or place for rest often reflexive to repose oneself on a bed verb intransitive3. to rest from work, travel, exercise, etc. 4. to rest in death or a grave 6. to lie, rest, or be supported shale reposing on a bed of limestone 7. Archaic to have trust (in); rely (on or upon) noun8. a reposing, or resting 10. peace of mind; freedom from worry or troubles 11. calm or ease of manner; composure 12. calm; tranquillity; peace 13. harmony of form or color, giving an effect of tranquillity, as in painting Word origin LME reposen < OFr reposer < LL repausare < L re-, again + LL pausare: see pose 1repose in American English 2 (rɪˈpoʊz) verb transitiveWord forms: reˈposed or reˈposing2. to place (trust, confidence, etc.) in someone 3. to place (power, management, etc.) in the control of some person or group Word origin ME reposen < L repositus: see repository Examples of 'repose' in a sentencerepose Definition a state of quiet restfulness He had a still, almost blank, face in repose. Synonyms relaxation inactivity restfulness Definition a state of quiet restfulness The atmosphere is one of repose. Synonyms relaxation stillness inactivity quietude restfulness Definition calmness or composure She has a great deal of natural repose. Definition sleep So you'll be ready for a night's repose? Synonyms kip (British, slang) dormancy beauty sleep (informal) forty winks (informal) Definition to lie or lay down at rest China soup dishes reposed on silver plates. Synonyms be set be placed be positioned rest upon Definition to lie or lay down at rest They repose on couches. Synonyms lie lie down take it easy rest upon lie upon take your ease Definition to put (trust) in a person or thing Little trust can be reposed in such promises. Additional synonymsDefinition calm self-possession The cast executed the production with professional aplomb. Synonyms self-possession, confidence, stability, self-confidence, composure, poise, coolness, calmness, equanimity, balance, self-assurance, sang-froid, level-headedness She faced her ordeal with admirable calmness. Synonyms coolness, cool (slang), composure, poise, equanimity, sang-froid, self-possession, dispassion, impassivity, imperturbability Definition to entrust into another's keeping Synonyms entrust, commit, commend (formal), consign- reportedly
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Additional synonymsDefinition to place (money) in a bank account or other savings account You are advised to deposit valuables in the hotel safe. Synonyms store, keep, put, bank, save, lodge, entrust, consign, hoard, stash (informal), lock away, put in storage Definition a short sleep After lunch I had a doze. Synonyms nap, kip (British, slang), snooze (informal), siesta, little sleep, catnap, forty winks (informal), shuteye (slang), zizz (British, informal) Definition to be sleepy, dull, or sluggish She drowsed for a while. Synonyms sleep, drop off (informal), doze, nap, slumber, kip (British, slang), snooze (informal), nod off, get some shut-eye, zizz (British, informal), have or get forty winks, catch some zeds (informal), be sleepy, be drowsy Definition freedom from poverty She lived a life of ease. Synonyms comfort, luxury, leisure, relaxation, prosperity, affluence, rest, repose, restfulness Definition to put (something) into the care of someone They are prepared to entrust her with the leadership of the party. Synonyms assign, charge (formal), trust, invest, authorizeDefinition calmness of mind or temper He faced his defeat with equanimity. Synonyms composure, peace, calm, poise, serenity, tranquillity, coolness, aplomb, calmness, phlegm, steadiness, presence of mind, sang-froid, self-possession, placidity, level-headedness, imperturbability Definition to bring (a charge or accusation) against someone He has four weeks in which to lodge an appeal. Synonyms register, put, place, set, lay, enter, file, deposit, submit, put on record Definition to relax Let's take a break and just outspan for a while. Synonyms relax, chill out (slang, US), take it easy, loosen up, laze, lighten up (slang), put your feet up, hang loose (slang), let yourself go (informal), let your hair down (informal), mellow out (informal), make yourself at home Definition mental balance It took a moment for Mark to recover his poise. Synonyms composure, cool (slang), presence, assurance, dignity, equilibrium, serenity, coolness, aplomb, calmness, equanimity, presence of mind, sang-froid, savoir-faire, self-possessionDefinition to cause to be (in a position or place) She put her bag on the floor. Synonyms place, leave, set, position, rest, park (informal), plant, establish, lay, stick (informal), settle, fix, lean, deposit, dump (informal), prop, lay down, put down, situate, set down, stow, bung (informal), plonk (informal) Additional synonymsDefinition the state of being silent, peaceful, or untroubled He wants some peace and quiet. Synonyms peace, rest, tranquillity, ease, silence, solitude, serenity, stillness, repose, calmness, quietness, peacefulness, restfulness I miss the quietness of the countryside. Synonyms peace, still (poetic), silence, calm, rest, quiet, hush, serenity, tranquillity, stillness, repose, calmness, quietude, quiescence, placidity Definition to rest in a leaning position She proceeded to recline on a chaise longue. Synonyms lean, lie (down), stretch out, lie back, rest, lounge, sprawl, loll, repose, be recumbent Definition to become more friendly I ought to relax and stop worrying about it. Synonyms be or feel at ease, chill out (slang, US), take it easy, loosen up, laze, lighten up (slang), put your feet up, hang loose (slang), let yourself go (informal), let your hair down (informal), mellow out (informal), make yourself at home, outspan (South Africa), take your ease (archaic) Definition an interval of rest I rang home during a brief respite at work. Synonyms pause, break, rest, relief, halt, interval, relaxation, recess, interruption, lull, cessation, let-up (informal), breathing space, breather (informal), hiatus, intermissionShe found her customary self-possession had deserted her. Synonyms self-assurance, confidence, composure, poise, cool (slang), aplomb, sang-froid, unflappability (informal), self-command a wonderful feeling of peace and serenity Synonyms calm, peace, tranquillity, composure, peace of mind, stillness, calmness, quietness, peacefulness, quietude, placidity Definition sleep He had fallen into exhausted slumber. Synonyms sleep, nap, doze, rest, kip (British, informal), snooze (informal), siesta, catnap, forty winks (informal), zizz (British, informal) Definition to sleep The older three girls are still slumbering peacefully. Synonyms sleep, nap, doze, kip (British, slang), snooze (informal), lie dormant, drowse, zizz (British, informal) Definition to keep, set aside, or gather (things) for future use storing away cash that will come in useful later on Synonyms put by, save, hoard, keep, stock, husband, reserve, deposit, accumulate, garner, stockpile, put aside, stash (informal), salt away, keep in reserve, put aside for a rainy day, lay by or in Additional synonymsDefinition a state of calmness or peace The hotel is a haven of peace and tranquillity. Synonyms peace, calm, quiet, hush, composure, serenity, stillness, coolness, repose, rest, calmness, equanimity, quietness, peacefulness, quietude, placidity, restfulness, sedateness, ataraxia Definition a state of calmness or peace He has a tranquillity and maturity that I desperately need. Synonyms calm, peace, composure, serenity, stillness, coolness, repose, calmness, equanimity, quietness, peacefulness, quietude, placidity, imperturbability, restfulness, sedateness, ataraxia |