Repose: meaning, definitions and examples
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repose
[ rษชหpoสz ]
state of rest
A state of rest, sleep, or tranquility.
Synonyms
peace, rest, tranquility.
Examples of usage
- He lay in repose on the sofa, breathing steadily and peacefully.
- After a long day of work, she sought repose in a warm bath.
- The cat found a sunny spot for repose on the window sill.
to rest or relax
To rest or relax, as by lying down or sleeping.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- After a busy week, he decided to repose on the couch all weekend.
- She repose herself on the grassy meadow, enjoying the warmth of the sun.
- The old man would often repose in his favorite armchair.
Translations
Translations of the word "repose" in other languages:
๐ต๐น repouso
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฐเคพเคฎ
๐ฉ๐ช Ruhe
๐ฎ๐ฉ istirahat
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒัะดะฟะพัะธะฝะพะบ
๐ต๐ฑ odpoczynek
๐ฏ๐ต ไผๆฏ (ใใ ใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท repos
๐ช๐ธ reposo
๐น๐ท dinlenme
๐ฐ๐ท ํด์ (ํด์)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑุงุญุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ odpoฤinek
๐ธ๐ฐ odpoฤinok
๐จ๐ณ ไผๆฏ (xiลซxรญ)
๐ธ๐ฎ poฤitek
๐ฎ๐ธ hvรญld
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดะตะผะฐะปัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแกแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ istirahษt
๐ฒ๐ฝ reposo
Etymology
The word 'repose' originated from the Latin word 'repositus', which means 'placed down'. Over time, it evolved to mean a state of rest or tranquility. The concept of repose has been valued throughout history as essential for both physical and mental well-being. It is often associated with relaxation, peace, and rejuvenation.
See also: depose, dispose, expose, impose, pose, poser, posing, transpose, unposed.