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noun

freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility); "took his repose by the swimming pool"
Synonyms: ease, relaxation, rest
the absence of mental stress or anxiety
Synonyms: ataraxis, heartsease, peace, peacefulness, peace of mind, serenity
a disposition free from stress or emotion
Synonyms: placidity, quiet, serenity, tranquility, tranquillity

verb

put or confide something in a person or thing; "These philosophers reposed the law in the people"
be inherent or innate in;
Synonyms: reside, rest
lie when dead; "Mao reposes in his mausoleum"
lean in a comfortable resting position; "He was reposing on the couch"
Synonyms: recline, recumb
put in a horizontal position; "lay the books on the table"; "lay the patient carefully onto the bed"
Synonyms: lay, put down
to put something (eg trust) in something; "The nation reposed its confidence in the King"

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