Unscramble rested

Definition of rested

adjective:

• not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing; "came back rested from her vacation". Antonyms: tired.

verb:

• not move; be in a resting position. Synonyms: rest.
• take a short break from one's activities in order to relax. Synonyms: breathe, catch one's breath, rest, take a breather.
• give a rest to; "He rested his bad leg", "Rest the dogs for a moment". Synonyms: rest.
• have a place in relation to something else; "The fate of Bosnia lies in the hands of the West", "The responsibility rests with the Allies". Synonyms: lie, rest.
• be at rest. Synonyms: rest. Antonyms: be active.
• stay the same; remain in a certain state; "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". Synonyms: remain, rest, stay. Antonyms: change.
• be inherent or innate in. Synonyms: repose, reside, rest.
• put something in a resting position, as for support or steadying; "Rest your head on my shoulder". Synonyms: rest.
• sit, as on a branch; "The birds perched high in the tree". Synonyms: perch, rest, roost.
• rest on or as if on a pillow; "pillow your head". Synonyms: pillow, rest.
• be inactive, refrain from acting; "The committee is resting over the summer". Synonyms: rest.

Related words

be, blow, drowse, hibernate, keep, kip, kneel, sleep, slumber, stand.

Words nearby

crested, reseed, rester, rusted, tested, vested.

Rhymes with

breasted, congested, contested.