<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>the state of resting or being at rest; sleep</li><li>peace</li><li>tranquility</li><li>calm: rare moments of utter repose</li><li>dignified calmness, as of manner; composure</li><li>absence of movement, animation, etc.: When in repose, her face recalls the Mona Lisa.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used without object)</strong></p><ul><li>reposed</li><li>reposing</li><li>to lie or be at rest, as from work, activity, etc.</li><li>to lie dead: His body will repose in the chapel for two days.</li><li>to be peacefully calm and quiet: The sea reposed under the tropical sun.</li><li>to lie or rest on something.</li><li>Archaic: to depend or rely on a person or thing.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>reposed</li><li>reposing</li><li>to lay at rest; rest</li><li>refresh by rest (often used reflexively).</li></ul>