Definition of Respite
Respite
re·spite
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a break or a brief period of rest form a difficult situation;
e.g. The small cave offered a respite from the thunderstorm outside.
(verb)
to postpone or put off;
e.g. The judge had to respite the hearing for a week.
(adjective)
providing temporary care or relief;
e.g. Her mother is a respite worker.
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