DICTOMETER

RESTING

1. Synonyms:
   • Rest
   Definitions:
   • not move
   • be in a resting position
   Antonyms:
   be active, move
   
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Rest
   • Breathe
   • Catch one's breath
   • Take a breather
   Definitions:
   • take a short break from one's activities in order to relax
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Rest
   Definitions:
   • give a rest to
   Examples:
   • He rested his bad leg
   • Rest the dogs for a moment
   
   
4. Synonyms:
   • Lie
   • Rest
   Definitions:
   • have a place in relation to something else
   Examples:
   • The fate of Bosnia lies in the hands of the West
   • The responsibility rests with the Allies
   
   
5. Synonyms:
   • Rest
   Definitions:
   • be at rest
   
   
6. Synonyms:
   • Stay
   • Remain
   • Rest
   Definitions:
   • stay the same
   • remain in a certain state
   Examples:
   • 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
   
   
7. Synonyms:
   • Rest
   • Reside
   • Repose
   Definitions:
   • be inherent or innate in
   
   
8. Synonyms:
   • Rest
   Definitions:
   • put something in a resting position, as for support or steadying
   Examples:
   • Rest your head on my shoulder
   
   
9. Synonyms:
   • Perch
   • Roost
   • Rest
   Definitions:
   • sit, as on a branch
   Examples:
   • The birds perched high in the tree
   
   
10. Synonyms:
    • Pillow
    • Rest
    Definitions:
    • rest on or as if on a pillow
    Examples:
    • Pillow your head
    
    
11. Synonyms:
    • Rest
    Definitions:
    • be inactive, refrain from acting
    Examples:
    • The committee is resting over the summer