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In some senses, hesitate is marked as poetic, rare. Watch for register when choosing this word.
hesitate
UK /ˈhɛz.ɪ.teɪt/ US /ˈhɛz.ə.teɪt/
verb 3
Collocations
6(verb.)
ADV
briefly, a little, (for) a minute/moment/second, momentarily
She hesitated briefly before answering the difficult question about her plans.
VERB + HESITATE
appear to, seem to
make sb
Their sudden silence made him hesitate before answering the difficult question.
PREP
about
She hesitated about accepting the job offer because the salary seemed too low.
between
Sarah hesitated between applying for the job in London or staying in her current position.
over
She hesitated over the decision for several days before finally accepting the job offer.
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