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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Composure :: Composure (n.) A settled state; calmness; sedateness; tranquillity; repose.
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..
Prepose :: Prepose (v. t.) To place or set before; to prefix.
Arise :: Arise (v. i.) To come up from a lower to a higher position; to come above the horizon; to come up from one's bed or place of repose; to mount; to ascend; to rise; as, to arise from a kneeling posture; a cloud arose; the sun ariseth; he arose early in the morning..
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.
Repose :: Repose (v. i.) To lie; to be supported; as, trap reposing on sand..
Quiet :: Quiet (a.) The quality or state of being quiet, or in repose; as an hour or a time of quiet..
Rest :: Rest (n.) To lie; to repose; to recline; to lan; as, to rest on a couch..
Trust :: Trust (n.) That upon which confidence is reposed; ground of reliance; hope.
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..
Reposed :: Reposed (imp. & p. p.) of Repos.
Rouse :: Rouse (v.) To wake from sleep or repose; as, to rouse one early or suddenly..
Calmness :: Calmness (n.) The state of quality of being calm; quietness; tranquillity; self-repose.
Couch :: Couch (v. t.) A bed or place for repose or sleep; particularly, in the United States, a lounge..
Repose :: Repose (v.) To lay at rest; to cause to be calm or quiet; to compose; to rest, -- often reflexive; as, to repose one's self on a couch..
Easy-chair :: Easy-chair (n.) An armchair for ease or repose.
Couch :: Couch (v. t.) Any place for repose, as the lair of a beast, etc..
Confide :: Confide (v. i.) To put faith (in); to repose confidence; to trust; -- usually followed by in; as, the prince confides in his ministers..
Slumberous :: Slumberous (a.) Being in the repose of slumber; sleepy; drowsy.
Trust :: Trust (n.) To place confidence in; to rely on, to confide, or repose faith, in; as, we can not trust those who have deceived us..
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