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hesitate

/ˈhezɪteɪt/
hes · i · tate ˈhez · ɪ · teɪt
English Definition
v. pause before doing something
中文释义
犹豫
Significado en Español
vacilar, dudar
한국어 뜻
주저하다, 망설이다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
do dự, ngần ngại
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Example Sentence

She hesitated before answering.

她回答前犹豫了一下。

Synonyms
pause waver
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
hesit(hanging)+ate
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the synonym for the word “hesitate” in the following sentence: When asked whether he would join the team, Tom seemed to hesitate before giving an answer.

  1. A doubt
  2. B agree
  3. C jump
  4. D decide
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A — doubt. “hesitate” means v. pause before doing something

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Do not ______ to ask for help if you get confused.

  1. A rush
  2. B hesitate
  3. C hurry
  4. D dash
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B — hesitate. “hesitate” means v. pause before doing something

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Common questions about “hesitate”

What does “hesitate” mean?

hesitate — v. pause before doing something. In Chinese: 犹豫.

How do you pronounce “hesitate”?

hesitate is pronounced /ˈhezɪteɪt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: hes · i · tate.

How do you use “hesitate” in a sentence?

She hesitated before answering. (她回答前犹豫了一下。)

What are synonyms for “hesitate”?

pause, waver — all close in meaning to hesitate (v. pause before doing something).

Is “hesitate” an ISEE Lower-level word?

Yes. hesitate appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “hesitate”?

hesit(hanging)+ate

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