repose

repose: repose

repose¹ [ri pōz′]

vt.

reposed, reposing [LME reposen < OFr reposer < LL repausare < L re-, again + LL pausare: see POSE¹]

to lay or place for rest: often reflexive [to repose oneself on a bed]

vi.

1. to lie at rest

2. to rest from work, travel, exercise, etc.

3. to rest in death or a grave

4. to lie quiet and calm

5. to lie, rest, or be supported [shale reposing on a bed of limestone]

6. Archaic to have trust ( in); rely ( on or upon)

n.

1. a reposing, or resting

2.

a) rest

b) sleep

3. peace of mind; freedom from worry or troubles

4. calm or ease of manner; composure

5. calm; tranquillity; peace

6. harmony of form or color, giving an effect of tranquillity, as in painting

repose² [ri pōz′]

vt.

reposed, reposing [ME reposen < L repositus: see REPOSITORY]

1. Rare to place; put

2. to place (trust, confidence, etc.) in someone

3. to place (power, management, etc.) in the control of some person or group

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Synonyms:

Compose, rest, put to rest, lay down to rest, give repose to, settle, recline, Lie, rest, Rest, sleep, slumber, quiet, recumbency / Place (in confidence), put, stake, Rest, sleep, slumber, recline, couch, Relaxation, respite, breathing-time / Lodge, reposit, deposit, lay up, store, Lean (in confidence), confide, put confidence, rely, Ease, quiet, quietness, quietude, tranquillity, peace

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repose- — ⇒REPOSE , élém. de compos. Élém. issu d une forme du verbe reposer, entrant dans la constr. de subst. désignant des objets destinés à améliorer le confort et servant à appuyer ou poser ce que désigne le 2e élém. A. [Le 2e élém. est un subst.… … Encyclopédie Universelle
repose — [ r(ə)poz ] n. f. • 1611 mus.; repouse « repos » v. 1380; de re et pose ♦ Techn. Pose (d un élément, d un appareil précédemment enlevé) (⇒ 2. reposer). Dépose et repose d un radiateur. ● repose nom féminin (de pose) Action de remettre en place ce … Encyclopédie Universelle
reposé — repose [ r(ə)poz ] n. f. • 1611 mus.; repouse « repos » v. 1380; de re et pose ♦ Techn. Pose (d un élément, d un appareil précédemment enlevé) (⇒ 2. reposer). Dépose et repose d un radiateur. ● repose … Encyclopédie Universelle
Repose — Re*pose , n. [F. repos. See {Repose}, v.] 1. A lying at rest; sleep; rest; quiet. [1913 Webster] Shake off the golden slumber of repose. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. Rest of mind; tranquillity; freedom from uneasiness; also, a composed manner or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
reposé — reposé, ée (re pô zé, zée) part. passé de reposer. 1° Qui a cessé de travailler, d agir. Un cheval frais et reposé. • Ce n est point [dans la tragédie] la nature reposée, mais la nature en contraction et dans cet état de souffrance où la… … Dictionnaire de la Langue Française d'Émile Littré
reposé — Reposé, [repos]ée. part. Un cheval frais & reposé. de l eau reposée. On dit, Un teint reposé, pour dire, Un teint qui n est point broüillé, & qui est tel que les jeunes personnes ont accoustumé de l avoir aprés avoir bien reposé la nuit. Il ne se … Dictionnaire de l'Académie française
Repose — Re*pose (r[ e]*p[=o]z ), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Reposed} ( p?zd ); p. pr. & vb. n. {Reposing}.] [F. reposer; L. pref. re re + pausare to pause. See {Pause}, {Pose}, v.] 1. To cause to stop or to rest after motion; hence, to deposit; to lay down; to … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
repose — ‘rest’ [15] and repose ‘place’ [15] (as in ‘repose confidence in someone’) are distinct words in English. The former comes via Old French reposer from late Latin repausāre, a compound verb based on pausāre ‘rest’ (source of English pause). The… … The Hutchinson dictionary of word origins
repose — Ⅰ. repose [1] ► NOUN 1) a state of restfulness or tranquillity. 2) composure. ► VERB 1) rest. 2) be situated or kept in a particular place. ORIGIN Old French reposer, fro … English terms dictionary
repose — ‘rest’ [15] and repose ‘place’ [15] (as in ‘repose confidence in someone’) are distinct words in English. The former comes via Old French reposer from late Latin repausāre, a compound verb based on pausāre ‘rest’ (source of English pause). The… … Word origins
Repose — Re*pose , v. i. 1. To lie at rest; to rest. [1913 Webster] Within a thicket I reposed. Chapman. [1913 Webster] 2. Figuratively, to remain or abide restfully without anxiety or alarms. [1913 Webster] It is upon these that the soul may repose. I.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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