# hesitates

Pronunciation: say "HEZ-uh-tayts" US /ˈhɛz.ə.teɪts/, AUS /ˈhez.ə.tæɪts/; UK say "HEZ-i-tayts" /ˈhɛz.ɪ.teɪts/

## Verb

1. Third-person singular simple present of hesitate. — third-person singular simple present indicative of hesitate
   - Simple: Third-person singular simple present of hesitate. Use this form with he, she, or it.
   - _He hesitates at the doorway, unsure whether he is welcome inside._
   - _The committee never hesitates to reject a weak proposal._

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