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.
Requiem :: Requiem (n.) A mass said or sung for the repose of a departed soul.
Press :: Press (v.) To urge, or act upon, with force, as weight; to act upon by pushing or thrusting, in distinction from pulling; to crowd or compel by a gradual and continued exertion; to bear upon; to squeeze; to compress; as, we press the ground with the feet when we walk; we press the couch on which we repose; we press substances with the hands, fingers, or arms; we are pressed in a crowd..
Downlying :: Downlying (n.) The time of retiring to rest; time of repose.
Slumber :: Slumber (n.) Sleep; especially, light sleep; sleep that is not deep or sound; repose..
Satisfaction :: Satisfaction (n.) The act of satisfying, or the state of being satisfied; gratification of desire; contentment in possession and enjoyment; repose of mind resulting from compliance with its desires or demands..
Repose :: 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..
Opiate :: Opiate (n.) Any medicine that contains opium, and has the quality of inducing sleep or repose; a narcotic..
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..
Repose :: Repose (v. i.) Figuratively, to remain or abide restfully without anxiety or alarms..
Rouse :: Rouse (v. i.) To awake from sleep or repose.
Quiet :: Quiet (a.) The quality or state of being quiet, or in repose; as an hour or a time of quiet..
Repose :: Repose (v. i.) To lie; to be supported; as, trap reposing on sand..
Reposer :: Reposer (n.) One who reposes.
Couch :: Couch (v. t.) A bed or place for repose or sleep; particularly, in the United States, a lounge..
Rest :: Rest (n.) To lean in confidence; to trust; to rely; to repose without anxiety; as, to rest on a man's promise..
Anagogical :: Anagogical (a.) Mystical; having a secondary spiritual meaning; as, the rest of the Sabbath, in an anagogical sense, signifies the repose of the saints in heaven; an anagogical explication..
Reposed :: Reposed (imp. & p. p.) of Repos.
Repose :: Repose (v.) A rest; a pause.
Prepose :: Prepose (v. t.) To place or set before; to prefix.
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