verb
- pauses before doing or saying something, especially because of uncertainty or nervousness
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘hesitate’
Examples
- She hesitates before answering the difficult question.
- He never hesitates to help his friends.
- The student hesitates at the door, unsure whether to enter.
- Maria hesitates when choosing between the two options.
- The driver hesitates at the intersection, checking for traffic.
- Tom hesitates before making the important phone call.