noun🔗ShareA brief interval of rest or relief."After a long day of studying, the student enjoyed a brief respite before starting their homework. "timeconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA reprieve, especially from a sentence of death."The prisoner's respite from execution was granted due to new evidence. "lawgovernmentpoliticsactionsituationtimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe delay of appearance at court granted to a jury beyond the proper term."The jury was granted a respite to allow them more time to deliberate the case. "lawgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo delay or postpone (an event)."The company decided to respite the deadline for submitting the report until next Monday. "timeeventactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo allow (a person) extra time to fulfil some obligation."The teacher will respite the students' homework deadline by a week to allow them time to finish the project. "timeactionbusinessjobservicelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
