lay to rest

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Definitions of lay to rest words

noun lay to rest the refreshing quiet or repose of sleep: a good night's rest. 1
noun lay to rest refreshing ease or inactivity after exertion or labor: to allow an hour for rest. 1
noun lay to rest relief or freedom, especially from anything that wearies, troubles, or disturbs. 1
noun lay to rest a period or interval of inactivity, repose, solitude, or tranquillity: to go away for a rest. 1
noun lay to rest mental or spiritual calm; tranquillity. 1
noun lay to rest the repose of death: eternal rest. 1

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; (noun) Middle English, Old English; akin to German Rast; (v.) Middle English resten, Old English restan; akin to German rasten

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 100% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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bury — To bury something means to put it into a hole in the ground and cover it up with earth.
cancel — If you cancel something that has been arranged, you stop it from happening. If you cancel an order for goods or services, you tell the person or organization supplying them that you no longer wish to receive them.
inter — to place (a dead body) in a grave or tomb; bury.
invalidate — to render invalid; discredit.