Looking for the meaning of the word REPOSE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of REPOSE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Repose
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late Middle English: from Old French repos (noun), reposer (verb), from late Latin repausare, from re- (expressing intensive force) + pausare ‘to pause’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
rɪˈpəʊz
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a state of rest, sleep, or tranquillity
Short Definition:state of rest or tranquillity
Examples:- in repose her face looked relaxed
Word: Repose
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
rɪˈpəʊz
Dialects: British English
Definition:
be situated or kept in a particular place
Short Definition:be situated or kept in particular place
Examples:- the diamond now reposes in the Louvre
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