Bestir: meaning, definitions and examples
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bestir
[ bɪˈstəːr ]
motion, activity
To bestir means to rouse oneself to action or to awaken from a state of inactivity. It often implies a sense of urgency to move or do something. This term can be used in both physical and metaphorical contexts, indicating a change from a passive state to one of engagement or activity. Bestirring oneself usually suggests that there is a need for action that has been neglected or postponed.
Synonyms
activate, get moving, rouse, stir, wake up.
Examples of usage
- She needed to bestir herself to complete the report on time.
- The alarm clock rang, but it took him a while to bestir himself from bed.
- Feeling tired, he finally decided to bestir himself and go for a run.
- In order to help the environment, we must bestir ourselves and take action.
Translations
Translations of the word "bestir" in other languages:
🇵🇹 agitar
🇮🇳 उत्तेजित करना
🇩🇪 bewegen
🇮🇩 menggairahkan
🇺🇦 збуджувати
🇵🇱 pobudzać
🇯🇵 刺激する
🇫🇷 réveiller
🇪🇸 animar
🇹🇷 canlandırmak
🇰🇷 자극하다
🇸🇦 تحفيز
🇨🇿 pobudit
🇸🇰 povzbudiť
🇨🇳 激励
🇸🇮 spodbuditi
🇮🇸 hvetja
🇰🇿 қоздыру
🇬🇪 გამოიყვანს
🇦🇿 hərəkətə gətirmək
🇲🇽 animar
Etymology
The word 'bestir' originates from the combination of the prefix 'be-' which indicates to cause to be in a certain state, and 'stir,' an Old English word meaning to move or affect. 'Stir' itself has roots in the Proto-Germanic *sturwō, which denotes agitation. As such, 'bestir' conveys the notion of causing oneself or others to exert effort, to become active, or to wake up from inactivity. The term has been in use since the late 16th century, reflecting a time when great emphasis was placed on personal initiative and action. Over the centuries, it has maintained its meaning related to motion and activity, often used in literary and poetic contexts to evoke a sense of urgency or significant change.