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Collocations for respite - noun

ADJECTIVE

brief, little, momentary, short, temporary
a brief respite from the ringing of the phone
much-needed, welcome

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VERB + respite

enjoy, have
bring (sb), give (sb), offer (sb), provide (sb with)
The morphine brought temporary respite from the excruciating pain.
need, seek

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respite + NOUN

care

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PREPOSITION

without respite
The storm continued for two hours without respite.
respite from
They had no respite from the demands of their children.

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PHRASES

a period of respite

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