He stopped to rest.

Meaning: The old man paused his walking to relax and regain energy.

Choice of Words: Stopped means to cease moving or acting, while rest means to cease work or movement in order to relax or recover strength. The old man paused his movement to relax and regain energy.

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• The family stopped at a rest stop.
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