repose

/ɹɪpˈə‍ʊz/

/ɹiˈpoʊz/

[noun] [verb]

Repose

[NOUN]

the absence of mental stress or anxiety

synonyms : ataraxis

freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)

synonyms : ease

relaxation

rest

a disposition free from stress or emotion

synonyms : placidity

to repose

MAIN VERB

put in a horizontal position

synonyms : lay

put down

lean in a comfortable resting position

synonyms : recline

recumb

put or confide something in a person or thing

lie when dead

to put something (eg trust) in something

be inherent or innate in

synonyms : reside

rest

Examples

1. Actually we may repose part of a longer version of this talk.

2. Ernst's repose as a media archaeologist is enactment in the form of playback.

3. I was taking a repose.

4. You were taking a repose?

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