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Definition of repose

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Repose (v.) That harmony or moderation which affords rest for the eye; -- opposed to the scattering and division of a subject into too many unconnected parts, and also to anything which is overstrained; as, a painting may want repose..

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Rest :: Rest (n.) To lie; to repose; to recline; to lan; as, to rest on a couch..

Slumberous :: Slumberous (a.) Being in the repose of slumber; sleepy; drowsy.

Use :: Use (v. t.) The benefit or profit of lands and tenements. Use imports a trust and confidence reposed in a man for the holding of lands. He to whose use or benefit the trust is intended shall enjoy the profits. An estate is granted and limited to A for the use of B.

Quietude :: Quietude (n.) Rest; repose; quiet; tranquillity.

Couch :: Couch (v. i.) To lie down or recline, as on a bed or other place of rest; to repose; to lie..

Opiate :: Opiate (n.) Any medicine that contains opium, and has the quality of inducing sleep or repose; a narcotic..

Composure :: Composure (n.) A settled state; calmness; sedateness; tranquillity; repose.

Reposer :: Reposer (n.) One who reposes.

Sabbath :: Sabbath (n.) Fig.: A time of rest or repose; intermission of pain, effort, sorrow, or the like..

Repose :: Repose (v.) To place, have, or rest; to set; to intrust..

Reliance :: Reliance (n.) The act of relying, or the condition or quality of being reliant; dependence; confidence; trust; repose of mind upon what is deemed sufficient support or authority..

Trust :: Trust (n.) That upon which confidence is reposed; ground of reliance; hope.

Quiet :: Quiet (a.) The quality or state of being quiet, or in repose; as an hour or a time of quiet..

Confide :: Confide (v. i.) To put faith (in); to repose confidence; to trust; -- usually followed by in; as, the prince confides in his ministers..

Rouse :: Rouse (v.) To wake from sleep or repose; as, to rouse one early or suddenly..

Slumber :: Slumber (n.) Sleep; especially, light sleep; sleep that is not deep or sound; repose..

Reposeful :: Reposeful (a.) Full of repose; quiet.

Unrest :: Unrest (n.) Want of rest or repose; unquietness; sleeplessness; uneasiness; disquietude.

Restless :: Restless (a.) Not satisfied to be at rest or in peace; averse to repose or quiet; eager for change; discontented; as, restless schemers; restless ambition; restless subjects..

Repose :: Repose (v.) A rest; a pause.