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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 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.
RESPITE meaning: 1. a pause or rest from something difficult or unpleasant: 2. a useful delay before something…. Learn more.
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).
noun. 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 respite is a short delay before a very unpleasant or difficult situation which may or may not take place. [ formal ] Devaluation would only give the economy a brief respite.
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.
RESPITE definition: a short period of rest from something difficult or unpleasant: . Learn more.
1. A usually short period of rest or relief. See Synonyms at pause. 2. Law. 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.
