[re.pose] vb re.posed ; re.pos.ing [ME, fr. MF reposer, fr. OF, fr. LL repausare, fr. L re- + LL pausare to stop, fr. L pausa pause] vt (15c): to lay at rest ~ vi 1 a: to lie at rest b: to lie dead "reposing in state" c: to remain still or concealed
2: to take a rest 3 archaic: rely
4: to rest for support: lie
[2]repose n (1509) 1 a: a state of resting after exertion or strain; esp: rest in sleep b: eternal or heavenly rest "pray for the ~ of a soul"
2. a: a place of rest b: peace, tranquillity "the ~ of the bayous" c: a harmony in the arrangement of parts and colors that is restful to the eye 3 a: lack of activity: quiescence b: cessation or absence of activity, movement, or animation "the face in ~ is grave and thoughtful"
4: composure of manner: poise [3]re.pose vt re.posed ; re.pos.ing [ME, to replace, fr. L reponere (perf. indic. reposui)] (15c) 1 archaic: to put away or set down: deposit
2. a: to place (as confidence or trust) in someone or something b: to place for control, management, or use