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v.) That harmony or moderation which affords rest for the eye; -- opposed to the scattering and division of a subject into too many unconnected parts, and also to anything which is overstrained; as, a painting may want repose.

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	v.) ~~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~~.		v.) That harmony or moderation which affords rest for the eye; -- opposed to the scattering and division of a subject into too many unconnected parts, and also to anything which is overstrained; as, a painting may want repose.