Bestir
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /bɪˈstɜː/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Bestir is a verb meaning (transitive) To put into brisk or vigorous action; to move with life and vigor.
Meaning
(transitive) To put into brisk or vigorous action; to move with life and vigor.
More Meanings
- (reflexive) To make active; to rouse oneself.
Example Sentences
The old man and his wife bestirred themselves to make every thing ready for the unexpected guests, […]
When he had bestirred himself, […] it was clear daylight, though the sun had not tipped the yellow wall in the east.
Why is it so important to bestir oneself? Bestirring oneself means that one feels truly fortunate and excited to stand before one's Creator and that one longs for this moment.
Notwithstanding all the various temptations to bad temper, pride, greediness, adultery and so forth, the enemy really has but one temptation, and that is, to bestir the saints.
Word Forms
- bestirs
- bestirring
- bestirred
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include waken, bestirre, stir, brisk, amove, incite.
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