rest
A noun meaning a state of refreshing ease, period of inactivity after exertion or labor, a refreshing period, or sleep. As a verb it can be used without an object to mean to refresh oneself, as by sleeping, lying down, or relaxing; or to relieve weariness by cessation of exertion or labor. To use as a verb with an object, it means to give a period of refreshment or to lay something in a place of ease or support.
Do not confuse with wrest, which means to take away by force.
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