REPOSE

I. verb (~d; reposing) Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French ~r, from Late Latin repausare, from Latin re- + Late Latin pausare to stop, from Latin pausa pause Date: 15th century transitive verb to lay at rest, intransitive verb 1. to lie at rest, to lie dead , to remain still or concealed, to take a rest, rely , to rest for support ; lie , II. noun Date: 1509 1. a state of resting after exertion or strain, eternal or heavenly rest , 2. a place of rest, peace , tranquillity , a harmony in the arrangement of parts and colors that is restful to the eye, 3. lack of activity ; quiescence , cessation or absence of activity, movement, or animation , composure of manner ; poise , III. transitive verb (~d; reposing) Etymology: Middle English, to replace, from Latin reponere (perfect indicative reposui) Date: 15th century to put away or set down ; deposit , 2. to place (as confidence or trust) in someone or something, to place for control, management, or use