Repose: meaning, definitions and examples

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repose

 

[ rษชหˆpoสŠz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Verb

to rest or relax

To rest or relax, as by lying down or sleeping.

Synonyms

relax, rest, unwind.

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น repouso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคฐเคพเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ruhe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ istirahat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดะฟะพั‡ะธะฝะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ odpoczynek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไผ‘ๆฏ (ใใ‚…ใ†ใใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท repos

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ reposo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dinlenme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํœด์‹ (ํœด์‹)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุงุญุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odpoฤinek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odpoฤinok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไผ‘ๆฏ (xiลซxรญ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poฤitek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hvรญld

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะตะผะฐะปั‹ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒกแƒ•แƒ”แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ istirahษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

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