REPOSE
Re*pose" (r-pz") v. t. [imp. & p. p. Reposed (-pzd"); p. pr. & vb. n.
Reposing.] Etym: [F. reposer; L. pref. re- re- + pausare to pause.
See Pause, Pose, v.]
1. To cause to stop or to rest after motion; hence, to deposit; to lay down; to lodge; to reposit. [Obs.] But these thy fortunes let us straight repose In this divine cave's bosom. Chapman. Pebbles reposed in those cliffs amongst the earth . . . are left behind. Woodward.
2. 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. All being settled and reposed, the lord archibishop did present his majesty to the lords and commons. Fuller. After the toil of battle to repose Your wearied virtue. Milton.
3. To place, have, or rest; to set; to intrust. The king reposeth all his confidence in thee. Shak.
REPOSE
Re*pose", v. i.
1. To lie at rest; to rest. Within a thicket I reposed. Chapman.
2. Figuratively, to remain or abide restfully without anxiety or alarms. It is upon these that the soul may repose. I. Taylor.
3. To lie; to be supported; as, trap reposing on sand.
Syn.
— To lie; recline; couch; rest; sleep; settle; lodge; abide.
REPOSE
Re*pose", n. Etym: [F. repos. See Repose, v.]