repose
repose Lexical Profile
repose Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A state of physical rest, sleep, or relaxation after exertion.
"After hours of hiking through the mountains, the travelers sought a quiet place for repose."
Mental or emotional tranquility, calmness, and dignified composure.
"Her face in repose showed none of the anxiety she had felt during the afternoon meeting."
• verb
To lie down, rest, or recline comfortably in a state of relaxation or sleep.
"The cat reposed on the warm windowsill all afternoon."
To be situated, stored, or kept in a particular place.
"The original manuscript now reposes in the national archives."
To place or vest (confidence, trust, or authority) in a person or institution.
"The citizens reposed great trust in the newly appointed magistrate."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the 15th century from Old French 'reposer' (to rest), which derives from Late Latin 'repausare' (to cause to rest), formed from the prefix 're-' and 'pausare' (to pause or halt). In some senses, it also merged with derivatives of Latin 'reponere' (to put back or place).