rested Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb not move; be in a resting position
    rest.
  2. verb take a short break from one's activities in order to relax
    breathe; take a breather; catch one's breath; rest.
  3. verb give a rest to
    rest.
    • He rested his bad leg
    • Rest the dogs for a moment
  4. verb have a place in relation to something else
    lie; rest.
    • The fate of Bosnia lies in the hands of the West
    • The responsibility rests with the Allies
  5. verb be at rest
    rest.
  6. verb stay the same; remain in a certain state
    remain; rest; stay.
    • 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. verb be inherent or innate in;
    reside; repose; rest.
  8. verb put something in a resting position, as for support or steadying
    rest.
    • Rest your head on my shoulder
  9. verb sit, as on a branch
    perch; roost; rest.
    • The birds perched high in the tree
  10. verb rest on or as if on a pillow
    pillow; rest.
    • pillow your head
  11. verb be inactive, refrain from acting
    rest.
    • The committee is resting over the summer
  12. adjective not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
    • came back rested from her vacation

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