What is the definition of repose?

Answer 1

To cause to stop or to rest after motion; hence, to deposit; to lay down; to lodge; to reposit., To lay at rest; to cause to be calm or quiet; to compose; to rest, -- often reflexive; as, to repose one's self on a couch., To place, have, or rest; to set; to intrust., To lie at rest; to rest., Figuratively, to remain or abide restfully without anxiety or alarms., To lie; to be supported; as, trap reposing on sand., A lying at rest; sleep; rest; quiet., Rest of mind; tranquillity; freedom from uneasiness; also, a composed manner or deportment., A rest; a pause., That harmony or moderation which affords rest for the eye; -- opposed to the scattering and division of a subject into too many unconnected parts, and also to anything which is overstrained; as, a painting may want repose.