Bestir

Pronunciation: /bɪˈstɜr/

Definitions of bestir

verb to rouse to action or effort; stir

Example Sentences

A1 I need to bestir myself and start studying for my exam.

A2 She bestirs herself early in the morning to go for a run.

B1 The manager bestirred the team to work harder to meet the deadline.

B2 After weeks of procrastination, he finally bestirred himself to clean his room.

C1 The CEO bestirred the company with a motivational speech to boost morale.

C2 Despite the challenges, she bestirred herself to overcome all obstacles and achieve success.

Examples of bestir in a Sentence

formal It is time to bestir ourselves and address the pressing issues facing our community.

informal Come on, let's bestir ourselves and get this party started!

slang I'll bestir myself to finish this assignment before the deadline.

figurative The news of the impending storm caused the town to bestir and prepare for the worst.

Grammatical Forms of bestir

• past tense: bestirred
• plural: bestir
• comparative: more bestir
• superlative: most bestir
• present tense: bestirs
• future tense: will bestir
• perfect tense: have bestirred
• continuous tense: is bestirring
• singular: bestirs
• positive degree: bestir
• infinitive: bestir
• gerund: bestirring
• participle: bestirred

Origin and Evolution of bestir

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'bestir' originated from Middle English, derived from the combination of 'be-' (prefix indicating causative action) and 'stir' (to move or rouse oneself).

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'bestir' has retained its original meaning of stirring oneself into action or activity. It is still used in modern English with a similar connotation of urging someone to get moving or take action.