hesitate

Elementary

/ˈhɛz.ɪˌteɪt/

verb
To pause before acting or speaking

hesitate in a sentence

  • “Don't hesitate to ask for help.”
  • “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.”

What does “hesitate” mean?

hesitate (verb) means to pause before acting or speaking. It is pronounced /ˈhɛz.ɪˌteɪt/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "hesitate" mean?
hesitate (verb) means: To pause before acting or speaking
How do you pronounce "hesitate"?
"hesitate" is pronounced /ˈhɛz.ɪˌteɪt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "hesitate" in a sentence?
Here is "hesitate" used in a sentence: Don't hesitate to ask for help.

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