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- [res-pit]
- /ˈrɛs pɪt/
- /ˈres.paɪt/
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- [res-pit]
- /ˈrɛs pɪt/
Definitions of respite word
- noun respite a delay or cessation for a time, especially of anything distressing or trying; an interval of relief: to toil without respite. 1
- noun respite temporary suspension of the execution of a person condemned to death; reprieve. 1
- verb with object respite to relieve temporarily, especially from anything distressing or trying; give an interval of relief from. 1
- verb with object respite to grant delay in the carrying out of (a punishment, obligation, etc.). 1
- noun respite temporary relief 1
- noun respite pause, break 1
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Origin of respite
First appearance:
before 1200 One of the 9% oldest English words
1200-50; (noun) Middle English respit < Old French < Latin respectus (see respect); (v.) Middle English respiten < Old French respitier < Latin respectāre, frequentative of respicere to look back; see respect
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Parts of speech for Respite
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adjective
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
respite popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
respite usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for respite
verb respite
- allow for — If you allow for certain problems or expenses, you include some extra time or money in your planning so that you can deal with them if they occur.
- amnestied — a general pardon for offenses, especially political offenses, against a government, often granted before any trial or conviction.
- bunking — a built-in platform bed, as on a ship.
- ease up — freedom from labor, pain, or physical annoyance; tranquil rest; comfort: to enjoy one's ease.
- fall away — to drop or descend under the force of gravity, as to a lower place through loss or lack of support.
noun respite
- apnea — temporary stopping of breathing
- breakoff — an abrupt discontinuance, especially of relations
- break — When an object breaks or when you break it, it suddenly separates into two or more pieces, often because it has been hit or dropped.
- breather — If you take a breather, you stop what you are doing for a short time and have a rest.
- capital outlay — a capital expenditure.
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