- the state of resting or being at rest; sleep.
- peace; tranquility; calm: rare moments of utter repose.
- dignified calmness, as of manner; composure.
- absence of movement, animation, etc.: When in repose, her face recalls the Mona Lisa.
- to lie or be at rest, as from work, activity, etc.
- to lie dead: His body will repose in the chapel for two days.
- to be peacefully calm and quiet: The sea reposed under the tropical sun.
- to lie or rest on something.
- to depend or rely on a person or thing.
- to lay at rest; rest; refresh by rest (often used reflexively).
- to put (confidence, trust, etc.) in a person or thing.
- to put under the authority or at the disposal of a person.
- to deposit.
- to pose again.
- a state of quiet restfulness; peace or tranquillity
- dignified calmness of manner; composure
- to place (oneself or one's body) in a state of quiet relaxation; lie or lay down at rest
- to lie when dead, as in the grave
- to take support (from) or be based (on)
- to put (trust or confidence) in a person or thing
- to place or put (an object) somewhere
