Repose Definition
repose
noun
- freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility); "took his repose by the swimming pool"
- the absence of mental stress or anxiety
- a disposition free from stress or emotion
verb
- put or confide something in a person or thing; "These philosophers reposed the law in the people"
- be inherent or innate in
- lie when dead; "Mao reposes in his mausoleum"
- lean in a comfortable resting position; "He was reposing on the couch"
- put in a horizontal position; "lay the books on the table"; "lay the patient carefully onto the bed"
- to put something (eg trust) in something; "The nation reposed its confidence in the King"
"Repose" in song lyrics
See how repose is used in real songs:
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"Open up to expose your final place of repose"
Shades of Culture — Mindstate -
"Betray'd the hours thou gavest me to repose,"
William Shakespeare — The Rape of Lucrece -
"Most birds of the air could repose;"
— His Nose
Words that rhyme with repose
Usage tips for "repose"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "repose" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for repose to find words that pair well.