Meaning of 'repose'

noun

freedom from activity, especially work, strain or responsibility

Example: "They took their repose by the swimming pool."

Synonyms: relaxation

noun

a disposition free from stress or emotion

Synonyms: quiet placidity serenity tranquillity tranquility

noun

the absence of mental stress or anxiety

Synonyms: serenity peace peacefulness peace of mind heartsease ataraxis

verb

put or confide something in a person or thing

Example: "These philosophers reposed the law in the people"

verb

to put something (eg trust) in something

Example: "The nation reposed its confidence in the King"

verb

put in a horizontal position

Synonyms: lay put down

verb

lean in a comfortable resting position

Synonyms: recumb recline

verb

lie when dead

Example: "Our grandparents repose in a mausoleum."

verb

be inherent or innate in

Synonyms: rest reside