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repose

/rɪ'poʊz/

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verb
lean in a comfortable resting position
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recline recumb

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lie
noun
freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)
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"took his repose by the swimming pool"

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ease relaxation rest

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inactivity
verb
put in a horizontal position
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lay put down

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lay place set put position pose
noun
the absence of mental stress or anxiety
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ataraxis heartsease peace peace of mind peacefulness serenity

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quietness tranquillity tranquility quietude
noun
a disposition free from stress or emotion
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placidity quiet serenity tranquility tranquillity

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calm calmness composure equanimity
verb
be inherent or innate in
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reside rest

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attach to inhere in
verb
lie when dead
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"Mao reposes in his mausoleum"

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lie
verb
put or confide something in a person or thing
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"These philosophers reposed the law in the people"

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assign put
verb
to put something (eg trust) in something
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"The nation reposed its confidence in the King"

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lay position put set place pose

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