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- Dictionaryrespite/ˈrɛspʌɪt/
noun
- 1. a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant: "the refugee encampments will provide some respite from the suffering" Similar
verb
- 1. postpone (a sentence, obligation, etc.): "the execution was only respited a few months"
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Respite is a noun that means a pause or rest from something difficult or unpleasant, or a useful delay before something unpleasant happens. Learn how to use it in sentences, see synonyms and related words, and find translations in different languages.
- English (US)
RESPITE meaning: 1. a pause or rest from something difficult...
- Znaczenie Respite, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary
respite definicja: 1. a pause or rest from something...
- Respite: French Translation
respite translate: répit. Learn more in the Cambridge...
- Respite: Korean Translation
RESPITE translate: 한숨돌리기. Learn more in the Cambridge...
- Respite: Thai Translation
respite translate: การหยุดพักชั่วคราว. Learn more in the...
- Respite: Norwegian Translation
respite - translate into Norwegian with the...
- English (US)
Respite is a noun, verb, or adjective that means a period of temporary delay, rest, or relief. Learn the etymology, usage, and examples of respite from the authoritative dictionary source.
Respite is a noun that means a pause or rest from something difficult or unpleasant, or a useful delay before something unpleasant happens. Learn how to use it in sentences, see synonyms and related words, and find translations in different languages.
A respite is a break from something that's difficult or unpleasant. If you're cramming for exams, take an occasional walk to give yourself a respite from the intensity. Respite may look like it rhymes with despite, but this word has a stress on its first syllable (RES-pit).
Respite is a noun that means a short period of rest from something unpleasant or a temporary delay before a difficult situation. It can also be a verb that means to grant a delay or relief. See pronunciation, word origin, collocations and sentences.
a delay or cessation for a time, especially of anything distressing or trying; an interval of relief: to toil without respite. Synonyms: recess, rest, hiatus. temporary suspension of the execution of a person condemned to death; reprieve. Synonyms: postponement, stay.
Respite is a noun that means a short break or escape from something difficult or unpleasant. It can also mean a short delay allowed before something must be done. Learn more about its usage, pronunciation and synonyms with Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
