Something — Some thing, n. 1. Anything unknown, undetermined, or not specifically designated; a certain indefinite thing; an indeterminate or unknown event; an unspecified task, work, or thing. [1913 Webster] There is something in the wind. Shak. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
repose — Ⅰ. repose [1] ► NOUN 1) a state of restfulness or tranquillity. 2) composure. ► VERB 1) rest. 2) be situated or kept in a particular place. ORIGIN Old French reposer, fro … English terms dictionary
repose — re|pose1 [rıˈpəuz US ˈpouz] n [U] formal or literary a state of calm or comfortable rest in repose ▪ His face looked less hard in repose. repose 2 repose2 v [I always + adverb/preposition] formal or literary [Sense: 1 2; Date: 1400 1500; : Old… … Dictionary of contemporary English
repose — I. verb (reposed; reposing) Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French reposer, 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 … New Collegiate Dictionary
repose — [[t]rɪpo͟ʊz[/t]] reposes, reposing, reposed 1) N UNCOUNT Repose is a state in which you are resting and feeling calm. [LITERARY] He had a still, almost blank face in repose... Its atmosphere is one of repose rather than excitement. 2) VERB If… … English dictionary
repose — I UK [rɪˈpəʊz] / US [rɪˈpoʊz] noun [uncountable] mainly literary a calm or relaxed state II UK [rɪˈpəʊz] / US [rɪˈpoʊz] verb Word forms repose : present tense I/you/we/they repose he/she/it reposes present participle reposing past tense reposed… … English dictionary
repose something in — place something, especially one s confidence or trust, in. → repose … English new terms dictionary
repose — repose1 [rɪ pəʊz] noun 1》 a state of restfulness or tranquillity. 2》 the state of being calm and composed. verb 1》 lie down in rest. 2》 be situated or kept in a particular place. Derivatives reposeful adjective reposefully adverb Origin … English new terms dictionary
repose — repose1 reposedly /ri poh zid lee/, adv. reposedness, n. reposer, n. /ri pohz /, n., v., reposed, reposing. n. 1. the state of reposing or being at rest; rest; sleep. 2. peace; tranquillity; calm. 3. dignified calmness, as of manner; composure … Universalium
repose — re|pose1 [ rı pouz ] verb LITERARY 1. ) intransitive to be in a particular place a ) to rest or relax in a particular place b ) to be buried in a particular place 2. ) transitive if you repose something such as trust or confidence in someone, you … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
repose — 1 noun (U) formal a state of calm or comfortable rest reposeful adjective 2 verb formal 1 (I) if something reposes in a place it is put there (+ on): Two small glasses reposed on the tray. 2 (I) if someone reposes somewhere they rest there 3… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
