REPOSE

(noun) freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)
"took his repose by the swimming pool"
synonyms : ease , relaxation , rest
(noun) a disposition free from stress or emotion
synonyms : placidity , quiet , serenity , tranquility , tranquillity
(noun) the absence of mental stress or anxiety
synonyms : ataraxis , heartsease , peace , peace of mind , peacefulness , serenity
(verb) put or confide something in a person or thing
"These philosophers reposed the law in the people"
(verb) to put something (eg trust) in something
"The nation reposed its confidence in the King"
(verb) put in a horizontal position
"lay the books on the table", "lay the patient carefully onto the bed"
synonyms : lay , put down
(verb) lean in a comfortable resting position
"He was reposing on the couch"
synonyms : recline , recumb
(verb) lie when dead
"Mao reposes in his mausoleum"
(verb) be inherent or innate in
synonyms : reside , rest

Mnemonics for repose

(Tag: )
repose = resting pose
expose = externally pose
depose = remove from a post, declare under oath.
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(Tag: ) re+POSE you give pose in cool,relaxed manner.
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