Hesitate Definition & Meaning
hesitate
- verb
- pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness; "Authorities hesitate to quote exact figures"
- interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing; "The speaker paused"
"Hesitate" in song lyrics
See how hesitate is used in real songs:
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"Let me skeet, don't hesitate"
2 Live Crew — Skeeta Man -
"Creators and devastators, you know we'll never hesitate"
Akrobatik f/ Mr. Lif — Beast Mode -
"Many get hit, they draw and hesitate"
Alchemist f/ Dilated Peoples — For the Record
Words that rhyme with hesitate
Usage tips for "hesitate"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "hesitate" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for hesitate to find words that pair well.
Use "hesitate" in a verse
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does hesitate mean?
- pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness; "Authorities hesitate to quote exact figures" interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing; "The speaker paused"
- What part of speech is hesitate?
- Hesitate is a verb.
- How many definitions does hesitate have?
- Hesitate has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).