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respite
[ 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: , ,
- temporary suspension of the execution of a person condemned to death; reprieve.
Synonyms: ,
verb (used with object)
- to relieve temporarily, especially from anything distressing or trying; give an interval of relief from.
Synonyms:
- to grant delay in the carrying out of (a punishment, obligation, etc.).
Synonyms: ,
respite
/ ˈrɛspɪt; -paɪt /
noun
- a pause from exertion; interval of rest
- a temporary delay
- a temporary stay of execution; reprieve
verb
- tr to grant a respite to; reprieve
Derived Forms
- ˈ°ù±ð²õ±è¾±³Ù±ð±ô±ð²õ²õ, adjective
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- ³Ü²Ô·°ù±ð²õp¾±³Ù·±ð»å adjective
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of respite1
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of respite1
Example Sentences
Alessi, now aged four, requires round-the-clock nursing, and Reagan, her sole carer, only receives six hours a month of respite care from the Jessie May charity.
Right away, we realized that our role was to do what we do best — provide respite, moments of joy, and creativity during a difficult time.
Her clay-court season could take in Stuttgart, Madrid and Rome before thre French Open, and there will be very little respite in the schedule before the end of October.
For the new family of three, the outing was a respite before the arrival of the holidays and jubilant out-of-town relatives.
Ms Choda, who has fibromyalgia which leaves her in "constant pain and fatigued", says as well as giving her weekly respite from her caring duties, Broad Green was also a place of huge practical importance.
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