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To hold back from action because of doubt, uncertainty or fear.

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What is the root word for hesitate?

The root word for "hesitate" is "hesitare," which comes from the Latin word "haesitare," meaning "to stick fast, hesitate."


Is hesitantly a verb?

No. Hesitantly, meaning inclines to hesitate, is an adjective. A verb would be hesitate, as in the action "to hesitate". A verb is a word that describes either an action (walk, run, etc), an occurrence (become, happen, etc) or state of being (stand, exist, etc).


How does ion change the meaning of the word hesitation?

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What is the translation for carpe diem and how does it apply to your life?

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Is hesitate a noun or verb?

verb


How do you write hesitate in french?

to hesitate is 'hésiter' in French.


What rhymes with cheapskate?

Example: Hesitate. "Cheapskate" can rhyme with "Hesitate".


How do you spell hestitate?

The correct spelling is "hesitate".


What is the greek root of skeptical?

Its from the verb σκέπτομαι or σκέφτομαι meaning ''thinking''.


What is the syllables in hesitate?

The word hesitate has three syllables.


Meaning of the word vacillate?

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