repose

• Substantiv, das einen Zustand der Ruhe, Gelassenheit oder Stille bezeichnet, oft die Freiheit von Aktivität, geistiger Anspannung oder emotionalem Stress beschreibend.

A noun referring to a state of rest, tranquility, or calmness, often describing freedom from activity, mental stress, or emotional strain.

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1. State of rest or inactivityB2formal

   A period of rest or freedom from work, strain, or responsibility.

   Ruhe

   • After a long day, she sought repose in her garden.
   • The workers were granted a brief repose during the heat.
   • He found repose from his duties on the weekend.

   Synonymecalmeaseinactivityleisurepeacequietrelaxationrespiteresttranquility

   Antonymeactionactivityexertionlabortoilwork

2. Mental calmnessB2formal

   A state of being free from mental stress or anxiety.

   Seelenruhe

   • Meditation brings a sense of inner repose.
   • She spoke with a calm repose that soothed everyone.
   • The quiet music helped him achieve mental repose.

   Synonymecalmcalmnesscomposureequanimitypeacepeacefulnessplacidityquietudeserenitytranquility

   Antonymeagitationanxietyperturbationturmoilunrest

3. Peaceful demeanorC1formal

   A calm and relaxed disposition, free from stress or strong emotion.

   Gelassenheit

   • His face showed a gentle repose even in crisis.
   • The leader's repose inspired confidence in the team.
   • She maintained her repose despite the chaos around her.

   Synonymecalmnesscomposureequanimitypeacefulnessplaciditypoiseself-possessionserenitytranquility

   Antonymeagitationanxietycommotiondisquietdisturbancefrenzyperturbationturmoilunrestupset

• Verb, das bedeutet, ruhig zu liegen, sich an einem Ort zu befinden oder zu ruhen, oder Vertrauen bzw. Zuversicht in jemanden oder etwas zu setzen.

A verb meaning to lie at rest, to be placed or situated, or to place trust or confidence in someone or something.

1. Place or entrustC1formal

   To place something, such as trust or confidence, in a person or thing.

   Auferlegen

   • She reposed her trust in her closest advisor.
   • The committee reposed full authority in the new director.
   • He reposed his hopes for the future in his children.

   Synonymeconfidedepositentrustlodgeplaceput

2. Be inherent or innateC2formal

   To be naturally present or inherent in someone or something.

   Innewohnen

   • A deep wisdom reposes in the ancient texts.
   • The power to heal reposes within the body itself.
   • Great potential reposes in every young student.

   Synonymedwellexistinhereliereside

3. Lie when deadC2formal

   To be laid to rest after death, often in a grave or tomb.

   Ruhen

   • The king reposes in the royal mausoleum.
   • Here reposes the body of a great poet.
   • She reposes peacefully in the family cemetery.

   Synonymelierestsleep

4. Lean in a comfortable resting positionB2formal

   To rest or lean in a comfortable, relaxed position.

   Sich zurücklehnen

   • He reposed against the soft cushions of the sofa.
   • She reposed her head on the pillow and closed her eyes.
   • The cat reposed lazily in the sunlit corner.

   Synonymelielollloungereclinerestsprawlstretch out

5. Put in a horizontal positionB2formal

   To lay something down flat or horizontally.

   Hinlegen

   • He reposed the book on the table.
   • She reposed the injured bird gently on a soft cloth.
   • The worker reposed the heavy beam across the supports.

   Synonymelaylay downplaceputput downrestsetset down

   Antonymeerectraisestandupright

6. To put something (e.g., trust) in somethingC1formal

   To place or invest something abstract, like trust or faith, in a person or concept.

   Setzen auf

   • They reposed their faith in the justice system.
   • He reposed his confidence in the team's ability.
   • She reposed her belief in the power of education.

   Synonymeentrustinvestplaceput

   Antonymedistrustdoubtwithhold

Phrasal-Variantenrepose on