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bestir

/bi'stə:/
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Word: Bestir

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To become active or to start moving after being still; to rouse oneself from inactivity.

Usage Instructions:
  • "Bestir" is often used when someone who has been inactive or lazy finally decides to take action or do something.
  • It is typically used in a formal or literary context rather than in everyday conversation.
Example:
  • "After sitting on the couch all afternoon, she finally bestirred herself to go for a walk."
Advanced Usage:
  • You might encounter "bestir" in literature or poetry. It can convey a sense of urgency or a significant moment of change when someone decides to take action.
  • Example: "The call to adventure bestirred the hero from his slumber."
Word Variants:
  • Bestirred (past tense) - "He bestirred himself when he heard the alarm."
  • Bestirring (present participle) - "The news was bestirring a sense of excitement among the crowd."
Different Meaning:
  • While "bestir" primarily means to become active, it can also subtly imply a sense of motivation or inspiration to do something.
Synonyms:
  • Awaken
  • Stir
  • Rouse
  • Activate
  • Energize
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
  • There are no direct idioms or phrasal verbs that include "bestir," but similar phrases might include:
    • "Shake off the dust" - meaning to become active after being inactive.
    • "Get up and go" - an expression referring to someone who is energetic and willing to take action.
Summary:

"Bestir" is a verb that means to become active or to rouse oneself from inactivity. It is used in more formal contexts and can imply an important moment of change or motivation.

Verb
  1. become active
    • He finally bestirred himself

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