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Respite – dictionary definition or meaning, usage, quotes, and social examples

shamlisays by shamlisays
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Today’s word of the day is ‘Respite‘ Let us understand more about this word. 

Respite [ res-pit]

What is the etymology of the word?

The word originated from Old French to Middle English.

What is this word’s grammar?

The word is a noun, i.e., it is the main subject of a sentence.

Does the word have a past tense? What is it?

No, the word is a noun. Therefore, it does not have a past form.

What is the meaning of the word?

Word of the day- Respite

1. Pause
2. Suspension inactivity
3. Time out
4. Coffee break

How is the word pronounced in popular languages?

1. Hindi – Viraam

2. Spanish – Respiro

3. French – Répit

4. Mandarin – Chuǎnxī

How to use this word in a sentence?

1. All these steps gave a much-needed temporary respite to India’s banking system.

2. The refugee encampments will provide some respite from the suffering.

3. A Letter of Licence, by which creditors agreed to postpone claims, brought only temporary respite.

4. On a sweltering afternoon in northeastern Madagascar, the coolness of a leaf’s shade is an attractive respite for a frog.

5. The land prospered rapidly during this respite from the horrors of war.

What are some synonyms of the word of the day?

Some synonyms of the word are:

breather, downtime, hiatus, interruption, layoff, letup, lull, recess, relaxation, relief, reprieve, truce, acquittal, adjournment, break, breath, cessation, deadlock, deferment, delay, deliverance, discharge, ease, exculpation, five, forgiveness, halt, immunity, intermission, interregnum, interval, leisure, moratorium, pardon, postponement, protraction, release, rest, stay, stop, etc.

What are some antonyms of the word of the day?

Some antonyms of the word are:

continuation, advance, beginning, blame, censure, commencement, employment, go, hold, punishment, sentence, start, etc

Quotation:

I am proud to have been in a business that gives pleasure, creates beauty, and awakens our conscience, arouses compassion, and perhaps most importantly, gives millions a respite from our so violent world.

Audrey Hepburn

Social Example:

#LangarOnWheels is an initiative we started to ensure that people who are out in the bitter conditions can get access to healthy, nutritious food and water

We hope that through our support, they get some respite from everything else around them #Covid19India #HemkuntFoundation pic.twitter.com/ClDMybGgYS

— Hemkunt Foundation (@Hemkunt_Fdn) June 17, 2021

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