reposit

[ ri-poz-it ]

verb (used with object)

1. to put back; replace.
2. to lay up or store; deposit.

reposit

/ rɪˈpɒzɪt /

verb

1. tr to put away, deposit, or store up

Word History and Origins

Origin of reposit¹

1635–45; < Latin repositus (past participle of repōnere to replace), equivalent to re- re- + posit ( us ), past participle of pōnere to place, put; posit

Word History and Origins

Origin of reposit¹

C17: from Latin repositus replaced, from repōnere ; see repose ², posit