repose — a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈpoʊz/
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
After the long hike, she found repose beside the quiet mountain lake.
From gentle repose, I suppose you compose
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🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
re- (back, again) + pose (from Latin pausare, to rest) = repose (a state of rest or tranquility)
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📝Examples
“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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