repose
IPA: ripˈoʊz
noun
- (dated) Rest; sleep.
- quietness; ease; peace; calmness.
- (geology) The period between eruptions of a volcano.
- (art) A form of visual harmony that gives rest to the eye.
verb
- (intransitive) To lie at rest; to rest.
- (intransitive) To lie; to be supported.
- (transitive) To lay, to set down.
- (transitive) To place, have, or rest; to set; to entrust.
- (transitive) To compose; to make tranquil.
- (intransitive) To reside in something.
- (intransitive, figuratively) To remain or abide restfully without anxiety or alarms.
- (intransitive, Eastern Orthodox Church) To die, especially of a saint.
- (transitive) To pose again.
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Examples of "repose" in Sentences
- After a long day at work, I like to find a quiet spot to repose and unwind
- The cat found a sunny windowsill to repose and nap in the afternoon
- The old man sat in his favourite armchair, seeking the comfort of repose
- The garden provided a peaceful place for the weary traveler to repose and reflect
- In the stillness of the forest, the animals found a place of repose and safety
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