n. 1 rest, inactivity, calm, respite, tranquillity, quiet, restfulness, peace, relaxation A half hour's repose would be welcome after a long day coping with lively toddlers 2 sleep, nap, doze, catnap, siesta, slumber, Colloq forty winks, snooze, Slang zizz, shut-eye The short repose refreshed, and she felt ready to tackle anything 3 composure, calmness, calm, serenity, equanimity, poise, self-possession He became angry in a flash, his face changing from quiet repose to livid distortion
v. 4 lie, abide, be, lodge, rest The power to make the modifications reposes with you