Repose — synonyms, definition

1. repose (Noun)

ataraxis calm calmness comfort contentment ease harmony heartsease leisure lull meditation mellowness peace peace of mind peacefulness placidity quiet quietude relaxation rest • • •

repose (Noun) — Freedom from activity (work, strain or responsibility). ex. "took his repose by the swimming pool"

repose (Noun) — The absence of mental stress or anxiety.

repose (Noun) — A disposition free from stress or emotion.

calm calmness collectedness composure equanimity inactivity quietness quietude tranquility tranquillity unflappability ataraxia ataraxy bed rest bedrest dormancy laziness leisure lie-in quiescence quiescency sleeping

2. repose (Verb)

abide calm compose confide depend drowse dwell lay lean lie lie down loosen nod occupy pacify put down quiet recline recumb recuperate • • •

repose (Verb) — Put or confide something in a person or thing. ex. "These philosophers reposed the law in the people"

repose (Verb) — Be inherent or innate in;.

repose (Verb) — Lie when dead. ex. "Mao reposes in his mausoleum"

repose (Verb) — Lean in a comfortable resting position. ex. "He was reposing on the couch"

repose (Verb) — Put in a horizontal position. ex. "repose the books on the table"

repose (Verb) — To put something (eg trust) in something. ex. "The nation reposed its confidence in the King"

assign attach to inhere in lay lie place pose position put set blow bury entomb inhume inter lay lay to rest rail rebury rest tomb repose on