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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.
respite: [verb] to grant a temporary period of relief to : grant a respite to.
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.
RESPITE meaning: 1. a pause or rest from something difficult or unpleasant: 2. a useful delay before something…. Learn more.
Respite definition: . See examples of RESPITE used in a sentence.
respite: 1 n a pause from doing something (as work) Synonyms: break , recess , time out Types: spring break a week or more of recess during the spring term at school Type of: pause temporary inactivity n a pause for relaxation Synonyms: relief , rest , rest period Types: breath , breather , breathing place , breathing space , breathing spell , ...
respite care (= temporary care arranged for somebody who is old, ill, etc. so that the people who usually care for them can have a rest) Synonyms rest rest break respite time out breathing space These are all words for a short period of time spent relaxing. rest a period of relaxing, sleeping or doing nothing after a period of activity:
4 meanings: 1. a pause from exertion; interval of rest 2. a temporary delay 3. a temporary stay of execution; reprieve 4. to.... Click for more definitions.
Define respite. respite synonyms, respite pronunciation, respite translation, English dictionary definition of respite. n. 1. A usually short period of rest or relief.
Respite definition: A usually short period of rest or relief. The risk was not taken, and the short respite gave time to close the doors in the face of the invader.
