Repose: English to English |
Repose (v. i.) Figuratively, to remain or abide restfully without anxiety or alarms. |
Repose (v. i.) To lie at rest; to rest. |
Repose (v. i.) To lie; to be supported; as, trap reposing on sand. |
Repose (v.) A lying at rest; sleep; rest; quiet. |
Repose (v.) A rest; a pause. |
Repose (v.) Rest of mind; tranquillity; freedom from uneasiness; also, a composed manner or deportment. |
Repose (v.) That harmony or moderation which affords rest for the eye; -- opposed to the scattering and division of a subject into too many unconnected parts, and also to anything which is overstrained; as, a painting may want repose. |
Repose (v.) To cause to stop or to rest after motion; hence, to deposit; to lay down; to lodge; to reposit. |
Repose (v.) To lay at rest; to cause to be calm or quiet; to compose; to rest, -- often reflexive; as, to repose one's self on a couch. |
Repose (v.) To place, have, or rest; to set; to intrust. |