From Latin haesitare, meaning to stick fast or remain uncertain, through French hésiter.
From Latin haesitare, meaning to stick fast or remain uncertain, through French hésiter.
What does hesitate mean?
To hesitate is to pause before acting or speaking because you are unsure, nervous, or reluctant.
How do you pronounce hesitate?
In General American English, hesitate is pronounced /ˈhɛzəˌteɪt/.
What are the forms of hesitate?
The past form is hesitated, and the -ing form is hesitating.
What does “do not hesitate to ask” mean?
It is a polite way to encourage someone to ask freely and without worry.
What is the difference between hesitate and refuse?
To hesitate is to pause because you are unsure, while to refuse is to say no.