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Hesitate (Verb)

Pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness; "Authorities hesitate to quote exact figures".

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

She would hesitate before making any major decisions, preferring to weigh the pros and cons carefully.
After reviewing the contract, he began to hesitate and questioned whether it was truly the best option for his business.
The teacher asked the students to respond quickly, but many hesitate and took extra time to gather their thoughts.
Parents often hesitate when deciding how much freedom to give their teenage children.
The company would hesitate to invest in new technology without first conducting thorough market research.

Interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing; "The speaker paused".

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

She raised her hand and began to speak, but hesitate for a moment before continuing with her speech.
The pianist's fingers hovered above the keys as he would hesitate for a brief instant between each movement.
When the question turned to his personal life, he would hesitate briefly before diverting the conversation.
As she was about to reveal the surprise, she did hesitate for a second to make it more thrilling.
The auctioneer's fast pace did slow as he would hesitate momentarily after each bid.