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We have found lemma(root) word of rests : rest.
Definitions
[rɛst], (Verb)
Definitions:
- cease work or movement in order to relax, sleep, or recover strength
(e.g: he needed to rest after the feverish activity)
- be placed or supported so as to stay in a specified position
(e.g: her elbow was resting on the arm of the sofa)
- be based on; depend on
(e.g: the country's security rested on its alliances)
- conclude presentation of either party's case in a suit or prosecution
(e.g: the prosecution rests)
Phrases:
- God rest their soul
- at rest
- come to rest
- give it a rest
- lay someone to rest
- lay something to rest
- rest one's case
Origin
:
Old English ræst, rest (noun), ræstan, restan (verb), of Germanic origin, from a root meaning ‘league’ or ‘mile’ (referring to a distance after which one rests)
[rɛst], (Noun)
Definitions:
- an instance or period of resting
(e.g: you look as though you need a rest)
- an interval of silence of a specified duration
- an object that is used to support something
(e.g: a shoulder rest)
Phrases:
- God rest their soul
- at rest
- come to rest
- give it a rest
- lay someone to rest
- lay something to rest
- rest one's case
Origin
:
Old English ræst, rest (noun), ræstan, restan (verb), of Germanic origin, from a root meaning ‘league’ or ‘mile’ (referring to a distance after which one rests)
[rɛst], (Noun)
Definitions:
- the remaining part of something
(e.g: what do you want to do for the rest of your life?)
- a small, detached portion of an organ or tissue
- a rally in real tennis
Phrases:
- and the rest of it
Origin
:
late Middle English: from Old French reste (noun), rester (verb), from Latin restare ‘remain’, from re- ‘back’ + stare ‘to stand’
[rɛst], (Verb)
Definitions:
- remain or be left in a specified condition
(e.g: you can rest assured she will do everything she can)
Phrases:
- and the rest of it
Origin
:
late Middle English: from Old French reste (noun), rester (verb), from Latin restare ‘remain’, from re- ‘back’ + stare ‘to stand’
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