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repose on

v. be based on; of theories and claims, for example; "What's this new evidence based on?" [syn: rest on, build on, build upon]

Usage examples of "repose on".

Her pride and blameless ambition was to create smiles in all around her, and to shed repose on the fragile existence of her brother.

To be privileged to put my arms round what I value -- to press my lips to what I love -- to repose on what I trust: is that to make a sacrifice?

A corner of the building was then roofed in such a manner as to exclude the heavy dew of the climate, and piles of sweet shrubs and dried leaves were laid beneath it for the sisters to repose on.