bestir

/bɪˈstʌr/
/bɪˈstʌ/
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Other forms: bestirred; bestirring; bestirs

Definitions of bestir
  1. verb
    become active
    “He finally bestirred himself”
    synonyms: rouse
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    type of:
    be active, move
    be in a state of action
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