repose (n.)

  1. freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility); took his repose by the swimming pool

    [ Syn: rest , ease , relaxation ]

  2. the absence of mental stress or anxiety

    [ Syn: peace , peacefulness , peace of mind , serenity , heartsease , ataraxis ]

  3. a disposition free from stress or emotion

    [ Syn: quiet , placidity , serenity , tranquillity , tranquility ]

    repose (v.)

  1. put or confide something in a person or thing; These philosophers reposed the law in the people'

  2. be inherent or innate in;

    [ Syn: rest , reside ]

  3. lie when dead; Mao reposes in his mausoleum'

  4. lean in a comfortable resting position; He was reposing on the couch

    [ Syn: recumb , recline ]

  5. put in a horizontal position; lay the books on the table; lay the patient carefully onto the bed

    [ Syn: lay , put down ]

  6. to put something (eg trust) in something; The nation reposed its confidence in the King'

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