Definition of REPOSIT

reposit

Verb

Verb Forms: reposited, repositing, reposits

  • To put away again; to store or deposit something.
  • put (something) in a place for storage
    • "the treasure found int he ancient tomb was reposited in the museum"
  • To cause to rest or stay in a certain place
  • to lodge, as for safety or preservation
  • to place, put, deposit; to store.

Examples

  • He had to reposit his enthusiasm after drawing three Qs in a row.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Latin repositus, past participle of repōnō (“put back”), from re- + pōnō (“put”). See position.

Synonyms

depose#Verb, deposit#Verb

Scrabble Score: 9

reposit: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
reposit: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
reposit: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

reposit: valid Words With Friends Word