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UK
/ɹˈɛspaɪt/
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[ US /ˈɹɛspɪt/ ]
[ US /ˈɹɛspɪt/ ]
NOUN
- the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment
- an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
- a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
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a pause for relaxation
people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests -
a pause from doing something (as work)
we took a 10-minute break
he took time out to recuperate
VERB
- postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution
How To Use respite In A Sentence
- A pause in lecturing, consequent upon our mid-year examinations having begun, has given me a little respite, and I am paying a three days 'visit upon an old friend here, meaning to leave for New York to-morrow, where I have a couple of lectures to give. Familiar Letters of William James II
- But their brief respite in the conditioned air of the shuttle made that first step outside a gasper. Cattle Town
- They will certainly enjoy some respite from the negative headlines which have been barracking them in recent weeks, which maybe renders the result palatable for all.
- The trip was a welcome respite from the pressures of work.
- Yep, aggressive lyrics and guitar riffs, all backed by the trademark thumping drums, with only moments of calm to provide a respite from the headbanging.
- Night brought some cover but little respite. Times, Sunday Times
- Although the operation should prolong her life, it would only provide temporary respite. Times, Sunday Times
- The rock was mostly poor quality shale and mudstone leaving a smooth soapy floor underfoot and this continued for a few hundred metres without respite.
- This they did later, either on account of the French fishermen or at the instigation of the Dutch, and a year's respite was granted.
- Everyone is scurrying for shade and some respite from the sun.
