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Definition hesitate in American English

hesitate verb

[intransitive] verb
/ˈhezɪˌteɪt/
1

to pause before doing something, or to do something very slowly, usually because you are nervous, embarrassed, or worried

Example

He hesitated a moment, and then knocked on the door.

Example

My mother never hesitates to tell me when I look bad.

Synonyms and related words
delay wait hesitate worry panic dread
2

used for saying that people should act fast

Example

Jack: I can't decide whether to go on this trip. Jill: You should make a decision. He who hesitates is lost!

Definition hesitate in American English