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re·pose1
 repose1
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- pronunciation:
- rih
poz
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the state of being at rest.
a child in repose- synonyms:
- rest
- similar words:
- relaxation
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| definition 2: |
peace or tranquility; calm.
- synonyms:
- calm, peace, peacefulness, quiet, quietude, tranquillity
- similar words:
- serenity
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| definition 3: |
the absence of motion or activity; stillness.
a body in repose- synonyms:
- calm, inactivity, motionlessness, quiescence, rest, stillness
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| related words: |
comfort, ease, leisure |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
reposes, reposing, reposed |
| definition 1: |
to be or lie at rest, esp. on something.
She was reposing on the sofa.- synonyms:
- lie, lounge, rest
- similar words:
- laze, relax, sleep, slumber
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| definition 2: |
to be calm and composed; be peaceful.
- synonyms:
- rest
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| definition 3: |
to rest in a grave.
His body reposes in the church cemetery.- synonyms:
- lie, rest
- similar words:
- sleep
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| related words: |
lean, lie, loll, lounge, nap, retire |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition: |
to refresh or rest by lying down (often used reflexively).
He reposed himself on the bed.- synonyms:
- rest
- similar words:
- lay
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| related words: |
rest |
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