How to Use "Hesitate" with Example Sentences

hesitate (v): to pause before saying or doing something

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Used with adverbs:

"He hesitated a little before going in."
(a little, slightly, briefly, momentarily)

"She barely hesitated when accepting his invitation."
(barely)

"He hesitated for a moment before asking the question."
(for a moment, for a minute, for a second)

Used with verbs:

"He appeared to hesitate before answering the question."
(appeared, seemed)

"His question made her hesitate for a moment."
(made)

Used with prepositions:

"He didn't hesitate about the decision."
(about)

"I hesitated over the choice."
(over)