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# respite

noun (respite, respites)

«respite» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

1. A short rest or break from something hard, painful or unpleasant. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/respite/#m1)
2. (care) A short break for someone who looks after an ill or disabled person, when someone else takes over; called respite care. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/respite/#m2)
3. (law, old) A delay given before a punishment. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/respite/#m3)

### In the lessons

In stories it is a calm moment between dangers. In everyday life it means a break from rain, heat, noise or work. In family life «respite care» helps young carers and parents rest. Phrases: «a brief respite», «respite from», «without respite», «respite care».

### Examples

- The shade gave us a respite from the hot sun. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/respite/#x1)
- The rain stopped for a short respite. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/respite/#x2)
- The weekend was a respite from tests. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/respite/#x3)
- His little sister goes to respite care once a month so the family can rest. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/respite/#x4)
- The soldiers fought without respite. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/respite/#x5)
- Lunch break is a welcome respite. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/respite/#x6)
- When the year was over, she begged so hard for another year’s respite that it was granted to her. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/respite/#x7)

### Note

Pronounced «RES-pite» or «RES-pit». Often with «from». Countable or uncountable. Formal-ish; «break» is the everyday word.

## In Jewish tradition

Interpretation: The respite from a plague gave Pharaoh a chance to change, but he hardened his heart again, which tradition sees as stubbornness. In the primary lessons: In stories it is a calm moment between dangers. In everyday life it means a break from rain, heat, noise or work. In family life «respite care» helps young carers and parents rest. Phrases: «a brief respite», «respite from», «without respite», «respite care».

### Examples

- But when Pharaoh saw that there was respite, he hardened his heart, and hearkened not unto them; as the LORD had spoken. (Torah EXO.8.15, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/R/respite/#x1)
- Their heart cried unto the Lord: 'O wall of the daughter of Zion, let tears run down like a river day and night; give thyself no respite; let not the apple of thine eye cease. (Writings LAM.2.18, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/R/respite/#x2)
- And the elders of Jabesh said unto him: 'Give us seven days' respite, that we may send messengers unto all the borders of Israel; and then, if there be none to deliver us, we will come out to thee.' (Prophets 1SA.11.3, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/R/respite/#x3)

### Note

Pronounced «RES-pite» or «RES-pit». Often with «from». Countable or uncountable. Formal-ish; «break» is the everyday word.

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «respite» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/respite/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«respite» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/respite.html) on Mova free.
- [Trees and pragmatics of «respite» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/R/respite/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«respite» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/respite.html) on Mova free.