repose meaning and definition

REPOSE noun

Definition of repose (noun)

1. freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)
   • "took his repose by the swimming pool"
   • synonyms: ease, relaxation, rest
2. the absence of mental stress or anxiety
   • synonyms: ataraxis, heartsease, peace, peace of mind, peacefulness, serenity
3. a disposition free from stress or emotion
   • synonyms: placidity, quiet, serenity, tranquility, tranquillity

REPOSE verb

Definition of repose (verb)

1. put or confide something in a person or thing
   • "These philosophers reposed the law in the people"
2. be inherent or innate in;
   • synonyms: reside, rest
3. lie when dead
   • "Mao reposes in his mausoleum"
4. lean in a comfortable resting position
   • "He was reposing on the couch"
   • synonyms: recline, recumb
5. put in a horizontal position
   • "lay the books on the table"; "lay the patient carefully onto the bed"
   • synonyms: lay, put down
6. to put something (eg trust) in something
   • "The nation reposed its confidence in the King"