repose


Definition: Meaning of, repose in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / rɪˈpəʊz /

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[uncountable]
  1. formal or literary a state of calm or comfortable rest
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
repose reposed reposed
Present Participle Third Person Singular
reposing reposes
[intransitive always + adverb/preposition] [formal] [literary]
  1. if something reposes somewhere, it has been put there
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  2. if someone reposes somewhere, they rest there
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  3. repose your trust/hope etc in somebody to trust someone to help you
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repose used in phrases

  • repose on (verb)
    1. be based on; of theories and claims, for example
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