repose — a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈpoʊz/
Korean meaning: 휴식, 안식, 평온한 상태
Korean pronunciation: 리**포**즈
Example Sentences
- The CEO decided to repose his trust in the intern who accidentally sent a company-wide email about his lunch preferences.
- The ancient statue found repose in the museum after centuries of weathering storms.
- She reposes complete faith in her GPS, even when it directs her through a cornfield.
repose
NOUN//rɪˈpoʊz//
a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility
A person finds peaceful repose in their comfortable bed
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From gentle repose, I suppose you compose
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Origin
From Old French 'reposer', derived from Latin 're-' (back, again) combined with 'pausare' (to pause, rest), which comes from Latin 'pausa' meaning a halt or cessation.
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“The CEO decided to repose his trust in the intern who accidentally sent a company-wide email about his lunch preferences.”
“The ancient statue found repose in the museum after centuries of weathering storms.”
“She reposes complete faith in her GPS, even when it directs her through a cornfield.”
“The old library provides a place of repose for students seeking quiet study time.”
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