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| re·pose [ ri pṓz ] |
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1. rest: a state of rest or inactivity
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2. tranquillity: a condition of peacefulness and tranquillity, e.g. in a place
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3. peace of mind: freedom from troubles or stress
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4. composure: calmness and composure of manner
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verb (past and past participle re·posed, present participle re·pos·ing, 3rd person present singular re·pos·es) |
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1. transitive and intransitive verb lie resting: to lie at rest, or lay something at rest
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2. intransitive verb lie resting on top of something: to lie while resting on or supported by something
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3. intransitive verb be dead: to lie dead
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used euphemistically
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4. re·pose your·self vr settle self at rest: to settle yourself in a relaxed or restful position
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5. intransitive verb take support from something: to be supported or based on something
  Your argument reposes on false analogies.
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| [15th century. Via French reposer< Latin repausare "rest completely" < pausare "to rest"] |
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| re·pos·al noun |
| re·pos·er noun |
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