Looking for the meaning of the word RESPITE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of RESPITE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Respite
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Middle English: from Old French respit, from Latin respectus ‘refuge, consideration’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈrɛspʌɪt
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈrɛspɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant
Short Definition:short period of rest or relief from something
Examples:- the refugee encampments will provide some respite from the suffering
- a brief respite from the heat
Word: Respite
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈrɛspʌɪt
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈrɛspɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
postpone (a sentence, obligation, etc.)
Short Definition:postpone
Examples:- the execution was only respited a few months
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