bestir

Meaning

1. To put into brisk or vigorous action; to move with life and vigor.
2. To make active; to rouse oneself.

Synonyms

rouse

move

budge

hustle

motivate

propel

pull up

stimulate

straighten out

straighten up

get oneself up

wag

bestir oneself

exert oneself

draw up

drive

Pronounced as (IPA)

/bɪˈstɜː/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: bestyrien

Inherited from Old English: bestyrian

In summary

From Middle English bestyrien, bestirien, from Old English bestyrian (“to heap up, pile up”), equivalent to be- + stir.