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lepo — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • ease noun The quality of being simple or effortless.
  • repose noun A state of rest or calm, especially after activity, or a period of sleep.
  • rest noun Relief from work or activity, especially by sleeping or relaxing.

Senses

lepo is used for these senses in English:

  • at ease (military, marching) In a relaxed position with the feet apart rather than at attention.
  • repose (uncountable) Of the face, a muscle, etc.: the state of being relaxed and not in tension.
  • rest (uncountable, of a person or animal) Relief from work or activity by sleeping; sleep.
  • rest (euphemistic, uncountable) A final position after death. Also, death itself: "Not alone, not alone would I go to my rest in the heart of the love..." -- George William Russell ("Love")

ease — full definition

  1. noun The quality of being simple or effortless.
  2. noun A relaxed state, free from worry, pain, or awkwardness.
  3. verb To make something less difficult, painful, or intense.

repose — full definition

  1. noun A state of rest or calm, especially after activity, or a period of sleep.
  2. verb To rest, relax, or lie down peacefully.
  3. verb To place trust, confidence, or faith in someone or something.

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