Synonyms for repose

Synonyms for (noun) repose

Synonyms: rest, relaxation, repose, ease

Definition: freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)

Usage: took his repose by the swimming pool

Similar words: inactivity

Definition: being inactive; being less active


Synonyms: tranquility, tranquillity, serenity, quiet, placidity, repose

Definition: a disposition free from stress or emotion

Similar words: equanimity, composure, calm, calmness

Definition: steadiness of mind under stress

Usage: he accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity


Synonyms: heartsease, peace, peace of mind, peacefulness, ataraxis, serenity, repose

Definition: the absence of mental stress or anxiety

Similar words: quietness, quietude, tranquility, tranquillity

Definition: a state of peace and quiet


Synonyms for (verb) repose

Synonyms: repose

Definition: put or confide something in a person or thing

Usage: These philosophers reposed the law in the people

Similar words: put, assign

Definition: attribute or give

Usage: She put too much emphasis on her the last statement; He put all his efforts into this job; The teacher put an interesting twist to the interpretation of the story


Synonyms: repose

Definition: to put something (eg trust) in something

Usage: The nation reposed its confidence in the King

Similar words: put, place, pose, position, set, lay

Definition: put into a certain place or abstract location

Usage: Put your things here; Set the tray down; Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children; Place emphasis on a certain point


Synonyms: put down, repose, lay

Definition: put in a horizontal position

Usage: lay the books on the table; lay the patient carefully onto the bed

Similar words: put, place, pose, position, set, lay

Definition: put into a certain place or abstract location

Usage: Put your things here; Set the tray down; Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children; Place emphasis on a certain point


Synonyms: recline, recumb, repose

Definition: lean in a comfortable resting position

Usage: He was reposing on the couch

Similar words: lie

Definition: be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position

Usage: The sick man lay in bed all day; the books are lying on the shelf


Synonyms: repose

Definition: lie when dead

Usage: Mao reposes in his mausoleum

Similar words: lie

Definition: be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position

Usage: The sick man lay in bed all day; the books are lying on the shelf


Synonyms: repose, reside, rest

Definition: be inherent or innate in;

Similar words: inhere in, attach to

Definition: be part of

Usage: This problem inheres in the design


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