bestir

Meaning

1. (transitive) To put into brisk or vigorous action; to move with life and vigor.
2. (reflexive) 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

Translations

κινούμαι

κινώ

sich bemühen

sich rühren

sich aufraffen

καταβάλλω προσπάθεια

κινούμαι ζωηρά

βρίσκομαι σε κίνηση

expergescor

opwekken

apressar

incitar

harekete geçirmek

حثّ

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.