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Repose
01
peace of mind
Examples
A vacation by the sea provided much-needed repose.
02
a state of rest or relaxation, free from work, stress, or responsibility
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Plural form
reposes
Examples
After weeks of travel, she longed for repose at home.
to repose
01
to place something down flat or horizontally
Transitive: to repose sth somewhere
Examples
The vase was carefully reposed on the mantle, away from the edge.
02
to relax the body and mind through inactivity or rest
Intransitive
Examples
I enjoyed a restful weekend reposing at the beach cottage.
03
to place reliance or confidence in someone or something
Intransitive: to repose upon sth
Old use
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
State verb
Regular
Present tense
repose
3rd person singular
reposes
Present participle
reposing
Past simple
reposed
Past participle
reposed
Examples
Many chose to repose their faith upon the guidance of sacred texts.
04
to rest in death
Intransitive
Examples
The hero reposed in the family tomb, honored by his village.
05
to place one's trust, confidence, or reliance on someone or something
Transitive: to repose trust or confidence in sb
Examples
She reposed her trust in him, knowing he would keep her secrets.
06
to have a foundation or basis in something
Intransitive: to repose on a basis or foundation
Examples
His argument reposes on a solid understanding of the facts.
Lexical Tree
reposeful
repose
