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- DictionaryRes·pite/ˈrespət/
noun
- 1. a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant: "the refugee encampments will provide some respite from the suffering"
verb
- 1. postpone (a sentence, obligation, etc.): "the execution was only respited a few months"
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 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).
3 days ago · 1. a delay or postponement; esp., postponement of the carrying out of a death sentence; reprieve. 2. an interval of temporary relief or rest, as from pain, work, duty, etc.; lull. verb transitive Word forms: ˈrespited or ˈrespiting. 3. to give a respite to.
1. a delay or cessation for a time, esp. of anything distressing or trying; an interval of relief. 2. temporary suspension of a death sentence; reprieve; stay. 3. to relieve temporarily, esp. from anything distressing or trying. 4. to grant delay in the carrying out of (a punishment, obligation, etc.); postpone.
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.
noun [ U, no plural ] uk / ˈrespaɪt / us / ˈrespɪt / Add to word list. a short period of rest from something difficult or unpleasant: The weekend was a brief respite from the pressures of work. (Definition of respite from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of respite. in Chinese (Traditional)
Oct 1, 2023 · A brief interval of rest or relief . ( law) A reprieve, especially from a sentence of death . ( law) The delay of appearance at court granted to a jury beyond the proper term. (musical theatre) A short period of spoken dialogue in an otherwise sung - through musical. Synonyms [ edit]
