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Repose

To cause to stop or to rest after motion; hence, to deposit; to lay down; to lodge; to reposit.

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Verb group 2

Recline 84% connected

To cause or permit to lean, incline, rest, etc.; to place in a recumbent position; as, to recline the head on the hand.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Recline 84% connected

To cause or permit to lean, incline, rest, etc.; to place in a recumbent position; as, to recline the head on the hand.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Broader term 16

Assign 76% connected

To appoint; to allot; to apportion; to make over.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Calm 76% connected

Freedom from motion, agitation, or disturbance; a cessation or absence of that which causes motion or disturbance, as of winds or waves; tranquility;…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Calmness 76% connected

The state of quality of being calm; quietness; tranquillity; self-repose.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Composure 76% connected

The act of composing, or that which is composed; a composition.

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Equanimity 76% connected

Evenness of mind; that calm temper or firmness of mind which is not easily elated or depressed; patience; calmness; composure; as, to bear misfortune…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Inactivity 76% connected

The state or quality of being inactive; inertness; as, the inactivity of matter.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Lay 76% connected

of Lie, to recline.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Lie 76% connected

See Lye.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Place 76% connected

Any portion of space regarded as measured off or distinct from all other space, or appropriated to some definite object or use; position; ground; sit…

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Pose 76% connected

Standing still, with all the feet on the ground; -- said of the attitude of a lion, horse, or other beast.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Position 76% connected

The state of being posited, or placed; the manner in which anything is placed; attitude; condition; as, a firm, an inclined, or an upright position.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Put 76% connected

A pit.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Quietness 76% connected

The quality or state of being quiet; freedom from noise, agitation, disturbance, or excitement; stillness; tranquillity; calmness.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Quietude 76% connected

Rest; repose; quiet; tranquillity.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Set 76% connected

of Set

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Tranquillity 76% connected

The quality or state of being tranquil; calmness; composure.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Narrower term 7

Ataraxia 76% connected

Alt. of Ataraxy

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Dormancy 76% connected

The state of being dormant; quiescence; abeyance.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Laziness 76% connected

The state or quality of being lazy.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Leisure 76% connected

Freedom from occupation or business; vacant time; time free from employment.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Quiescence 76% connected

Alt. of Quiescency

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Quiescency 76% connected

The state or quality of being quiescent.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Sleeping 76% connected

of Sleep

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Manner of action 9

Blow 76% connected

To flower; to blossom; to bloom.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Bury 76% connected

A borough; a manor; as, the Bury of St. Edmond's

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Entomb 76% connected

To deposit in a tomb, as a dead body; to bury; to inter; to inhume.

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Inhume 76% connected

To deposit, as a dead body, in the earth; to bury; to inter.

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Inter 76% connected

To deposit and cover in the earth; to bury; to inhume; as, to inter a dead body.

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Lay 76% connected

of Lie, to recline.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Rail 76% connected

An outer cloak or covering; a neckerchief for women.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Rebury 76% connected

To bury again.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Rest 76% connected

To arrest.

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Derivationally related 6

Placid 74% connected

Pleased; contented; unruffied; undisturbed; serene; peaceful; tranquil; quiet; gentle.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Placid 74% connected

Pleased; contented; unruffied; undisturbed; serene; peaceful; tranquil; quiet; gentle.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Recline 74% connected

To cause or permit to lean, incline, rest, etc.; to place in a recumbent position; as, to recline the head on the hand.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Recline 74% connected

To cause or permit to lean, incline, rest, etc.; to place in a recumbent position; as, to recline the head on the hand.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Recumbent 74% connected

Leaning; reclining; lying; as, the recumbent posture of the Romans at their meals. Hence, figuratively; Resting; inactive; idle.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Recumbent 74% connected

Leaning; reclining; lying; as, the recumbent posture of the Romans at their meals. Hence, figuratively; Resting; inactive; idle.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Causes 1

Lie 72% connected

See Lye.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Synonym 12

Ease 92% connected

Satisfaction; pleasure; hence, accommodation; entertainment.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Lay 92% connected

of Lie, to recline.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Peace 92% connected

A state of quiet or tranquillity; freedom from disturbance or agitation; calm; repose

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Placidity 92% connected

The quality or state of being placid; calmness; serenity.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Quiet 92% connected

In a state of rest or calm; without stir, motion, or agitation; still; as, a quiet sea; quiet air.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Recline 92% connected

To cause or permit to lean, incline, rest, etc.; to place in a recumbent position; as, to recline the head on the hand.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Recumb 92% connected

To lean; to recline; to repose.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Relaxation 92% connected

The act or process of relaxing, or the state of being relaxed; as, relaxation of the muscles; relaxation of a law.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Reside 92% connected

To dwell permanently or for a considerable time; to have a settled abode for a time; to abide continuosly; to have one's domicile of home; to remain…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Rest 92% connected

To arrest.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Serenity 92% connected

The quality or state of being serene; clearness and calmness; quietness; stillness; peace.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Tranquillity 92% connected

The quality or state of being tranquil; calmness; composure.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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