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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.
Respite is first known to have been used at the turn of the 14th century to refer to a delay or extension asked for or granted for a specific reason—to give someone time to deliberate on a proposal, for example.
Home-Based Respite Care (HBRC) aims to support caregivers of patients on home palliative care, including Compassionate Discharge patients, by helping them cope with their loved ones’ care needs, and relieve their stress for a time-limited period.
NTUC Health offers in home, centre-based and nursing home respite care for caregivers who need a break from caregiving. Seniors can also enjoy activities, programmes and subsidies at NTUC Health's facilities and centres.
Respite definition: a delay or cessation for a time, especially of anything distressing or trying; an interval of relief. See examples of RESPITE used in a sentence.
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).
Learn the meaning of respite, a noun that means a short break or escape from something difficult or unpleasant. Find out how to use it in sentences, see synonyms and related words, and check pronunciation and word origin.
