Respite: meaning, definitions and examples

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respite

 

[ ˈrespʌɪt ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

short break

A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant. It is often a temporary delay or suspension of an activity.

Synonyms

break, interval, pause, recess

Examples of usage

  • She needed a respite from her hectic schedule.
  • The peaceful garden provided a welcome respite from the busy city life.
  • The ceasefire provided a respite from the ongoing conflict.
Context #2 | Verb

to give relief

To provide a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant. It involves giving a temporary delay or suspension of an activity.

Synonyms

alleviate, ease, relieve, soothe

Examples of usage

  • The charity organization aims to respite the suffering of the homeless.
  • The vacation will respite her from the stress of work.

Translations

Translations of the word "respite" in other languages:

🇵🇹 respiro

🇮🇳 विश्राम

🇩🇪 Atempause

🇮🇩 istirahat

🇺🇦 перепочинок

🇵🇱 wytchnienie

🇯🇵 休息 (きゅうそく)

🇫🇷 répit

🇪🇸 respiro

🇹🇷 nefes

🇰🇷 휴식 (hyusik)

🇸🇦 فسحة

🇨🇿 oddech

🇸🇰 oddych

🇨🇳 喘息 (chuǎnxī)

🇸🇮 odmor

🇮🇸 hvíld

🇰🇿 демалыс

🇬🇪 შესვენება

🇦🇿 dincəlmə

🇲🇽 respiro

Etymology

The word 'respite' originated from the Latin word 'respectus', which means 'regard' or 'consideration'. Over time, it evolved to signify a temporary relief or delay from something challenging. The concept of respite has been recognized across various cultures as an essential element for maintaining mental and physical well-being.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,575, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.