give pause en · VERB
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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(idiomatic) To cause (someone) to hesitate and think carefully about something, giving (the person) cause to be unsure or concerned about something.
Here is a fact that will give you pause: some states do not publish the voting records of their legislators.
I was going to put up the new logo, since a majority of people like it a little better than the old one, but the ferocity of those who think it's terrible gives me pause.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| gives pause | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| given pause | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| giving pause | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| gave pause | Tense=Past | lexicographic |
Relateds
food for thought · makes you think
Translations (5)
es dar en qué pensar (Translations) · es dar que pensar (Translations) · pl zmuszać do refleksji (Translations) · es (hacer) preocupar / detener (Translations) · pl zmusić do refleksji (Translations)