repose repose /riːˈpoʊz/

noun

1. () 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
   
2. A disposition free from stress or emotion  ( placidity , quiet , repose , serenity , tranquility [ N. American] , tranquillity )
   a disposition free from stress or emotion
   
3. The absence of mental stress or anxiety  ( ataraxis , heartsease , peacefulness , peace , peace of mind , repose , 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

1. () 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
   
2. 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
   
3. 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
   
4. 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
   
5. Lie when dead  ( repose )
   lie when dead
    Mao reposes in his mausoleum
   Mao reposes in his mausoleum
   
6. Be inherent or innate in  ( repose , reside , rest )
   be inherent or innate in