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rest / repose

verbgeneral usecommon/ʁɨpoˈzaɾ/re·pou·sar

Definition

1

To rest, to be in a state of inactivity or relaxation to recover strength.

Usage examples

“The patient needs to rest for a full recovery.”
“She rested her head on the pillow.”

Common combinations

to rest one's headto rest one's eyesto rest on the sofato let rest

Idiomatic expressions

  • To rest in peace. (funerary epithet)