repose
gb/ɹipˈoʊz/ us/ɹipˈoʊz/
B2
English
~ 3600
nyugalom, pihenés, pihen, nyugszik, vkibe/vmibe helyezi a bizalmát, bízik, rábíz
NOUN
B2
1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is in repose
After a long day, she enjoyed an hour of peaceful repose.
Egy hosszú nap után jólesett neki egy óra békés pihenés.
The cat lay in repose on the sunny windowsill.
A macska békés nyugalomban feküdt a napsütötte ablakpárkányon.
Meditation helps him find inner repose.
Learner examples
She sat in repose after lunch.
Ebéd után nyugodtan üldögélt.
The baby was in repose in his crib.
A baba nyugodtan pihent a kiságyában.
He found repose under the tree.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'repose' with 'pose', but 'repose' refers to rest, not a physical stance for a photograph.
Meaning
A state of rest or relaxation
Collocations
in repose
|state of repose
|lie in repose
Synonyms
rest (More common and general term for being inactive or relaxing.)
Antonyms
activity (Represents being engaged in action instead of resting.)
Themes
emotions
|daily life
|health
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A time when you are resting and not doing anything active.
A condition of being physically or mentally at rest, free from activity or disturbance.
VERB
C1
LITERARY
2
Usage pattern:
to repose [somewhere]
She reposed on the veranda, enjoying the evening breeze.
A verandán pihent, és élvezte az esti szellőt.
The statue reposes in the center of the garden.
A szobor nyugodt méltósággal áll a kert közepén.
He reposed under the shade of an old oak tree.
Learner examples
She reposed on the sofa.
A kanapén pihent.
The dog reposed near the fire.
A kutya a tűz mellett pihent.
He reposed under a tree.
Common mistake:
Learners may think 'repose' is common in speech; it is mostly used in literary or formal contexts.
Meaning
To rest or relax
Collocations
repose on the couch
|repose in bed
|repose peacefully
Synonyms
relax (More common and informal term for becoming less active and more comfortable.)
Antonyms
exert oneself (Means to put effort or energy into activity, opposite of resting.)
Themes
emotions
|daily life
|daily_life
|health
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To rest or relax in a calm way.
To be in a state of rest or relaxation, especially in a calm or dignified way.
VERB
C1
FORMAL
3
Usage pattern:
to repose trust/confidence in [someone/something]
We repose great trust in our leaders.
Nagy bizalmat helyezünk a vezetőinkbe.
She reposed confidence in his abilities.
Bízott a férfi képességeiben.
They reposed their faith in the justice system.
Learner examples
I repose trust in my teacher.
Bízom a tanáromban.
She reposes confidence in her friend.
Bízik a barátjában.
We repose faith in the team.
Common mistake:
Learners may not realize this meaning is rare outside formal contexts and often appears with 'trust', 'confidence', or 'faith'.
Meaning
To place trust or confidence in
Collocations
repose trust in
|repose confidence in
Synonyms
entrust (Implies giving responsibility to someone, often with something specific.)
Antonyms
distrust (Means to have no trust or confidence in someone.)
Themes
emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To trust someone or something to do what is right or expected.
To give trust, confidence, or responsibility to someone or something.
Grammar
Dictionary form
repose
IPA
GB/ɹipˈoʊz/
US/ɹipˈoʊz/
Syllables & stress
re - pose (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pose)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: repose
- Plural: repose
Verb
- Base: repose
- 3rd Person Singular: reposes
- Present Participle: reposing
- Past: reposed
Word family
Forms
reposes
verb
reposing
verb
reposed
verb
Related words
reposeful
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
restless
adjective B1
Expressions
lie in repose
1/lˈaɪ ˈɪn ɹipˈoʊz/
fixed phrase
formal
Be laid out after death for viewing
When a dead person is placed somewhere so people can see them before the funeral.
Examples
- The former president will lie in repose at the Capitol.
- Crowds gathered to pay their respects as she lay in repose.