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hesitate

[ˈhezɪteɪt]

verb

LanguageEnglish (United Kingdom)

Meaning
  1. to pause before saying or doing something due to uncertainty
Examples

Do not hesitate to ask questions if you need help.

Do not pause or hold back from asking questions if you require assistance.

Pronunciationˈhezɪteɪt

Part of speechverb

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