Definition of BESTIR

bestir

Meanings

Verb

  • become active
    • "He finally bestirred himself"
  • To put into brisk or vigorous action; to move with life and vigor.
  • To make active; to rouse oneself.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

rouse

Scrabble Score: 8

bestir is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
bestir is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
bestir is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 9

bestir is a valid Words With Friends word