repose
repose /riːˈpoʊz/
noun
-
(
)
Freedom from activity (work, strain or responsibility)
(
ease
, relaxation
, repose
, rest
)
freedom from activity (work, strain or responsibility)
Took his repose by the swimming pool
took his repose by the swimming pool
-
A disposition free from stress or emotion
(
placidity
, quiet
, repose
, tranquillity
, serenity
, tranquility
[ N. American] )
a disposition free from stress or emotion
-
The absence of mental stress or anxiety
(
ataraxis
, heartsease
, peacefulness
, repose
, peace
, peace of mind
, serenity
)
the absence of mental stress or anxiety
The serene landscape provided a sense of peace and tranquility.
The serene landscape provided a sense of peace and tranquility.
verb
-
(
)
Put or confide something in a person or thing
(
repose
)
put or confide something in a person or thing
These philosophers reposed the law in the people
These philosophers reposed the law in the people
-
To put something (eg trust) in something
(
repose
)
to put something (eg trust) in something
The nation reposed its confidence in the King
The nation reposed its confidence in the King
-
Put in a horizontal position
(
repose
, put down
, lay
)
put in a horizontal position
Lay the books on the table
lay the books on the table
Lay the patient carefully onto the bed
lay the patient carefully onto the bed
-
Lean in a comfortable resting position
(
recline
, recumb
, repose
)
lean in a comfortable resting position
He was reposing on the couch
He was reposing on the couch
-
Lie when dead
(
repose
)
lie when dead
Mao reposes in his mausoleum
Mao reposes in his mausoleum
-
Be inherent or innate in
(
repose
, reside
, rest
)
be inherent or innate in