re·pose¹ (rĭ-pōz')
n.

1. The act of resting or the state of being at rest.
2. Freedom from worry; peace of mind.
3. Calmness; tranquillity.

v., -posed, -pos·ing, -pos·es.

v.tr.

1. To lay (oneself) down.
2. To rest or relax (oneself).

v.intr.

1. To lie at rest.
2. To lie dead: repose in a grave.
3. To lie while being supported by something.

[From Middle English reposen, to be at rest, from Old French reposer, from Late Latin repausāre, to cause to rest : Latin re-, re- + Latin pausāre, to rest (from Latin pausa, rest; see pause).]

reposal re·pos'al n.
reposer re·pos'er n.

re·pose² (rĭ-pōz')
tr.v., -posed, -pos·ing, -pos·es.
To place (trust, for example): reposed all his hopes in the new cure.

[Middle English reposen, to replace, from Latin repōnere, repos-, to put away. See reposit.]

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