verb
- Not move; be in a resting position.
- synonyms: rest
- Take a short break from one's activities in order to relax.
- synonyms: rest, breathe, catch one's breath, take a breather
- Give a rest to.
- usage: "He rested his bad leg"; "Rest the dogs for a moment"
- synonyms: rest
- Have a place in relation to something else.
- usage: "The fate of Bosnia lies in the hands of the West"; "The responsibility rests with the Allies"
- Be at rest.
- synonyms: rest
- Stay the same; remain in a certain state.
- usage: "The dress remained wet after repeated attempts to dry it"; "rest assured"; "stay alone"; "He remained unmoved by her tears"; "The bad weather continued for another week"
- Be inherent or innate in;.
- Put something in a resting position, as for support or steadying.
- usage: "Rest your head on my shoulder"
- synonyms: rest
- Sit, as on a branch.
- usage: "The birds perched high in the tree"
- Rest on or as if on a pillow.
- usage: "pillow your head"
- Be inactive, refrain from acting.
- usage: "The committee is resting over the summer"
- synonyms: rest
adjective
- Not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing.
- usage: "came back rested from her vacation"
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