repose in



repose in something

 
1. to lie stretched out in something, such as a bed. I think I would like to repose in my own bed for an hour or two before I begin my journey. Tom reposed in a comfortable chair for the rest of the evening.
2. to lie stretched out in a particular state, such as death or slumber. She lay on the cot, reposed in slumber, waiting for Prince Charming to arrive. The ruler reposed in death on public view for two days.
3. [for something] to exist in something or be part of the essence of something. Much of our cultural heritage reposes in our literature. Considerable important thinking reposes in folktales and myths.
See also: repose

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
KolomanKO-lo-mahn (German)German (Rare), Slovak
Renaud-French
MaynardMAY-nərdEnglish
Herminiaer-MEE-nyah (Spanish)Spanish, Ancient Roman
Euanthe-Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Methoataske-Native American, Shawnee