"repose" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

Freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility) (synset 101066072)
"took his repose by the swimming pool"

is a type of: inactivity - being inactive; being less active
subtypes:
- bed rest, bedrest - confinement to bed continuously (as in the case of some sick or injured persons)
- laziness - relaxed and easy activity
- lie-in - a long stay in bed in the morning
- dormancy, quiescence, quiescency, sleeping - quiet and inactive restfulness
- leisure - freedom to choose a pastime or enjoyable activity
same as: ease, relaxation, rest
The absence of mental stress or anxiety (synset 107531029)
is a type of: quietness, quietude, tranquility, tranquillity - a state of peace and quiet

same as: ataraxis, heartsease, peace, peace of mind, peacefulness, serenity
A disposition free from stress or emotion (synset 104911529)
is a type of: calm, calmness, composure, equanimity - steadiness of mind under stress

subtypes: ataraxia - peace of mind

same as: placidity, quiet, serenity, tranquility, tranquillity

Verb

Put or confide something in a person or thing (synset 201162961)
"These philosophers reposed the law in the people"

is a type of: assign, put - attribute or give
Be inherent or innate in (synset 202670742)
is a type of: attach to, inhere in - be part of

same as: reside, rest
Lie when dead (synset 201550854)
"Mao reposes in his mausoleum"

is a type of: lie - be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position
Lean in a comfortable resting position (synset 201550172)
"He was reposing on the couch"

is a type of: lie - be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position

subtypes: rest - be at rest

same as: recline, recumb

verb group: recline - cause to recline
Put in a horizontal position (synset 201547474)
"lay the books on the table"; "lay the patient carefully onto the bed"

causes: lie - be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position

is a type of: lay, place, pose, position, put, set - put into a certain place or abstract location
subtypes:
- rail - lay with rails
- lay - lay eggs
- blow - lay eggs
- bury, entomb, inhume, inter, lay to rest - place in a grave or tomb
- rebury - bury again
same as: lay, put down
To put something (eg trust) in something (synset 201500805)
"The nation reposed its confidence in the King"

is a type of: lay, place, pose, position, put, set - put into a certain place or abstract location