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Term: Hesitate

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition 1: to be reluctant or unsure about acting or deciding

Example sentence 1: She hesitated before jumping off the diving board.

Definition 2: to pause briefly before saying or doing something

Example sentence 2: The politician hesitated before answering the controversial question.

Definition 3: to falter or stumble in speech or movement

Example sentence 3: His nervousness caused him to hesitate in his presentation.

Definition 4: (Local) to delay or procrastinate in completing a task

Example sentence 4: He always hesitates when it comes to doing his math homework.

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