Definitions for respite
ˈrɛs pɪtrespite

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. reprieve, respitenoun

   a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort

2. respite, recess, break, time outnoun

   a pause from doing something (as work)

   "we took a 10-minute break"; "he took time out to recuperate"

3. suspension, respite, reprieve, hiatus, abatementnoun

   an interruption in the intensity or amount of something

4. respite, rest, relief, rest periodnoun

   a pause for relaxation

   "people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests"

5. reprieve, respiteverb

   the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment

6. reprieve, respiteverb

   postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. respitenoun

   A brief interval of rest or relief.

2. respitenoun

   A reprieve, especially from a sentence of death.

3. respiteverb

   To delay or postpone.

4. Etymology: and respit

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. RESPITEnoun

   Etymology: respit, Fr.

   1. Reprieve; suspension of a capital sentence.

   I had hope to spend
   Quiet, though sad, the respite of that day,
   That must be mortal to us both. John Milton.

   Wisdom and eloquence in vain would plead
   One moment’s respite for the learned head;
   Judges of writings and of men have dy’d. Matthew Prior.

   2. Pause; interval.

   The fox then counsel’d th’ ape, for to require
   Respite till morrow t’ answer his desire. Hubberd’s Tale.

   This customary war, which troubleth all the world, giveth little respite or breathing time of peace, doth usually borrow pretence from the necessary, to make itself appear more honest. Walter Raleigh, Essays.

   Some pause and respite only I require,
   Till with my tears I shall have quench’d my fire. John Denham.

2. To Respiteverb

   Etymology: from the noun.

   1. To relieve by a pause.

   In what bow’r or shade
   Thou find’st him, from the heat of noon retir’d,
   To respite his day-labour with repast,
   Or with repose. John Milton, Paradise Lost, b. v.

   2. [ Respiter, old Fr.]To suspend; to delay.

   An act passed for the satisfaction of the officers of the king’s army, by which they were promised payment, upon the publick faith, in November following; till which time they were to respite it, and be contented that the common soldiers and inferior officers should be satisfied upon their disbanding. Edward Hyde.

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1. respite

   Respite is a short period of rest or relief from something difficult, unpleasant, or challenging, such as work, distress, or hardship. It can also refer to a delay or temporary postponement of a punishment or negative situation.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Respitenoun

   a putting off of that which was appointed; a postponement or delay

2. Respitenoun

   temporary intermission of labor, or of any process or operation; interval of rest; pause; delay

3. Respitenoun

   temporary suspension of the execution of a capital offender; reprieve

4. Respitenoun

   the delay of appearance at court granted to a jury beyond the proper term

5. Respitenoun

   to give or grant a respite to

6. Respitenoun

   to delay or postpone; to put off

7. Respitenoun

   to keep back from execution; to reprieve

8. Respitenoun

   to relieve by a pause or interval of rest

9. Etymology: [OF. respiter, LL. respectare. See Respite, n.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Respite

   A respite is a delay in the imposition of sentence but in no way modifies a sentence or addresses questions of due process, guilt or innocence.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Respite

   res′pit, n. temporary cessation of anything: pause: interval of rest: (law) temporary suspension of the execution of a criminal.—v.t. to grant a respite to: to relieve by a pause: to delay.—adj. Res′piteless. [O. Fr. respit (Fr. répit)—L. respectus, respect.]

Matched Categories

1. • Interruption
   • Pause
   • Postpone
   • Relief

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Anagrams for respite »

1. septier

How to pronounce respite?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say respite in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of respite in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of respite in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of respite in a Sentence

1. Lisa Haisha:

   Laughter is a salve. It’s the best medicine around. Poet Pablo Neruda called it “the language of the soul.” I know this to be a universal truth because I’ve seen this play out in every culture around the world. People find respite and release in laughter.

2. Kuldeep Srivastava:

   Keeping in mind the average December temperature, we're on course to endure the coldest month in 119 years, we expect cold wave conditions to continue for quite some time with some temporary respite for a day or two.

3. Anthony Fauci:

   We hope we get a respite as we get into April, May and June.

4. Millan Mulraine:

   The overall tone of this report was encouraging, pointing to a respite in the ongoing recession engulfing the U.S. industrial sector.

5. Benoit Anne:

   There is a bit of respite, but this is not the turnaround, it's a technical squeeze, we are cautious from a global emerging markets perspective and short-term bearish tactically.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=respite
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Respite
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=respite
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/respite
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=respite
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=respite
8. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=respite