repose

Part of speech: verb

To put to rest; refresh by rest.

Part of speech: verb

To trust; confide.

Part of speech: verb

To lie; recline; rest.

Part of speech: noun

The act of reposing; rest; sleep. reposal.

Part of speech: noun

Calmness; composure.

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Usage examples "repose":

  1. The effect of this victory was to raise the reputation of Temujin as a military commander higher than ever, and greatly to increase the confidence which Vang Khan was inclined to repose in him. - "Genghis Khan, Makers of History Series", Jacob Abbott.
  2. " There may be, but I know nothing of them," said Harcourt; and in the frank air of the speaker the other did not hesitate to repose his trust. - "The Fortunes Of Glencore", Charles James Lever.
  3. So, thankful to repose her mind on another, Sabina for a while came to standing- ground in her storm- stricken journey. - "The Spinners", Eden Phillpotts.