Definitions for rest on
rest on

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1. lean on, rest on, lean againstverb

   rest on for support

   "you can lean on me if you get tired"

2. repose on, rest on, build on, build uponverb

   be based on; of theories and claims, for example

   "What's this new evidence based on?"

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1. rest on

   Rest on generally refers to: 1) To be based on or supported by something. The success of a project, for instance, may 'rest on' the hard work of a particular team member. 2) Literally, to lean, lie or sit on something for support or to relieve weight. For example, a book can 'rest on' a shelf. 3) To put trust, faith or hope on someone or something. Example: You can 'rest on' your knowledge and experience to solve a problem.

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1. • Depend On
   • Touch

How to pronounce rest on?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of rest on in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of rest on in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of rest on in a Sentence

1. Louise Bogan:

   I cannot believe that the inscrutable universe turns on an axis of suffering surely the strange beauty of the world must somewhere rest on pure joy

2. Tommy Thompson:

   It’s hard to explain the number of roadblocks, i don’t rest on my laurels; I’m working all the time here. It’s hard to communicate here.

3. Bill Haslam:

   William Turner was among the bravest American heroes to fight for our country in World War II, we are grateful that William Turner will be laid to rest on Tennessee soil and William Turner family will have the closure and certainty of truly knowing his final resting place.

4. Thomas Jefferson:

   A bill of rights is what the people are entitled to against every government on earth, general or particular, and what no just government should to rest on inference.

5. Gavin Newsom:

   I don't want to be punitive, they just want to take a rest on the beach and all of a sudden they get a citation - I don't want to see that. But if there are people thumbing their nose and taking a risk ... I think we may have to do a little bit more.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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