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repose

NounTransitive VerbIntransitive Verb

Meanings

Noun

A state of resting, sleep, or tranquility.

"The quiet of the countryside provided a sense of deep repose."

Noun

A composed or serene expression or posture.

"There was a certain grace and repose in her facial features during the portrait session."

Transitive Verb
[~ something]

To place something in a particular position, often with care or solemnity.

"The family decided to repose the ancestral urn in the private vault."

Intransitive Verb
[~]

To lie down or remain in a state of rest.

"The weary travelers stopped to repose under the shade of a large oak tree."

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