Hesitate - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈhezɪteɪt|  American pronunciation of the word hesitate
Brit.  |ˈhezɪteɪt|  British pronunciation of the word hesitate

verb

- pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness (syn: waffle, waver)
Authorities hesitate to quote exact figures
- interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing (syn: pause)

Extra examples

She hesitated and waited for her friend to say something.

He hesitated about accepting the job.

I sometimes hesitate to say what I am really thinking.

I hesitated to come without being asked.

I wouldn't hesitate to ask for your help if I felt I needed it.

Don't hesitate to call if there is a problem.

She hesitated to act.

Do not hesitate to call me.

Kay hesitated for a moment and then said 'yes'.

He was still hesitating over whether to leave or not.

Authorities hesitate to quote exact figures

The supervisor is quite easy to approach, so don't hesitate to bring up any problems you have.

...don't hesitate to demur to the idea if you have any qualms...

...the flinty rancher did not hesitate to lather a recalcitrant horse...

The supervisor is quite approachable, so don't hesitate to bring up any problems you have.

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: hesitate
he/she/it: hesitates
present participle: hesitating
past tense: hesitated
past participle: hesitated
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