Re·pose v. t. [imp. & p. p. Reposed p. pr. & vb. n. Reposing.]
1. To cause to stop or to rest after motion; hence, to deposit; to lay down; to lodge; to reposit. [Obs.]
But these thy fortunes let us straight repose
In this divine cave's bosom. --Chapman.
Pebbles reposed in those cliffs amongst the earth . . . are left behind. --Woodward.
2. 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.
All being settled and reposed, the lord archbishop did present his majesty to the lords and commons. --Fuller.
After the toil of battle to repose
Your wearied virtue. --Milton.
3. To place, have, or rest; to set; to intrust.
The king reposeth all his confidence in thee. --Shak.