gave pause

A form of give pause — To cause (someone) to hesitate and think carefully about something, giving (the person) cause to be unsure or concerned about something.

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Meanings

verb
  1. pastsimple past of give pause
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APA

gave pause. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gave%20pause

MLA

“gave pause.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gave%20pause. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “gave pause,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gave%20pause.

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