0%

ALL meanings of reposes

re-pose
R r
  • noun reposes the state of reposing or being at rest; rest; sleep. 1
  • noun reposes peace; tranquillity; calm. 1
  • noun reposes dignified calmness, as of manner; composure. 1
  • noun reposes absence of movement, animation, etc.: When in repose, her face recalls the Mona Lisa. 1
  • verb without object reposes to lie or be at rest, as from work, activity, etc. 1
  • verb without object reposes to lie dead: His body will repose in the chapel for two days. 1
  • verb without object reposes to be peacefully calm and quiet: The sea reposed under the tropical sun. 1
  • verb without object reposes to lie or rest on something. 1
  • verb without object reposes Archaic. to depend or rely on a person or thing. 1
  • verb with object reposes to put (confidence, trust, etc.) in a person or thing. 1
  • verb with object reposes to put under the authority or at the disposal of a person. 1
  • verb with object reposes Archaic. to deposit. 1
Was this page helpful?
Yes No
Thank you for your feedback! Tell your friends about this page
Tell us why?