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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 definition: 1. a pause or rest from something difficult or unpleasant: 2. a useful delay before something…. Learn more.
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).
The meaning of RESPITE is a period of temporary delay. How to use respite in a sentence. Respite Has Latin Roots
A respite is a short delay before a very unpleasant or difficult situation which may or may not take place.
RESPITE meaning: 1. a pause or rest from something difficult or unpleasant: 2. a useful delay before something…. Learn more.
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.
a. Temporary suspension of the execution of a sentence. b. Forbearance or delay, as granted in the payment of a debt. tr.v. res·pit·ed, res·pit·ing, res·pites. 1. To delay (a legal sentence, for example); postpone. 2. To grant a respite to (someone). adj. Relating to or being a respite: respite care.
respite (from something) a short break or escape from something difficult or unpleasant. The drug brought a brief respite from the pain. There was no respite from the suffocating heat. She continued to work without respite.
An interval of temporary relief or rest, as from pain, work, or duty; lull. Temporary suspension of the execution of a sentence. Forbearance or delay, as granted in the payment of a debt. A delay or postponement of a sentence, or one granted to a jury or court for further consideration or deliberation.
RESPITE definition: a short period of rest from something difficult or unpleasant: . Learn more.
