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hesitate

verb/ɨziˈtaɾ/high

he·si·tar

Definition

To pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness; to be indecisive.
Don't hesitate to call if you have questions.
She hesitated before accepting the offer.
Common collocations
hesitate to askhesitate for a momentwithout hesitation

Etymology

Do latim 'haesitare' (vacilar, estar em dúvida).

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