Australian English Meaning of repose
repose
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Definitions and Meaning of repose in English
repose (n)
freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)
the absence of mental stress or anxiety
a disposition free from stress or emotion
repose (v)
put or confide something in a person or thing
be inherent or innate in
lie when dead
lean in a comfortable resting position
put in a horizontal position
to put something (eg trust) in something
repose (v.)
To cause to stop or to rest after motion; hence, to deposit; to lay down; to lodge; to reposit.
To lay at rest; to cause to be calm or quiet; to compose; to rest, -- often reflexive; as, to repose one's self on a couch.
To place, have, or rest; to set; to intrust.
A lying at rest; sleep; rest; quiet.
Rest of mind; tranquillity; freedom from uneasiness; also, a composed manner or deportment.
A rest; a pause.
That harmony or moderation which affords rest for the eye; -- opposed to the scattering and division of a subject into too many unconnected parts, and also to anything which is overstrained; as, a painting may want repose.
repose (v. i.)
To lie at rest; to rest.
Figuratively, to remain or abide restfully without anxiety or alarms.
To lie; to be supported; as, trap reposing on sand.
FAQs About the word repose
repose
freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility), the absence of mental stress or anxiety, a disposition free from stress or emotion, put or confide som
bed,nap, sleep-in, nod off,nap,rest,resting,sleep,slumber,slumbering,catnap,doze
Consciousness,wake,Insomnia,wakefulness,sleeplessness
reposance => repose, reposal => Repose, reportorial => reportorial, reportingly => reportedly, reporting weight => gross weight,
