Bestirs

/bɪˈstɜrz/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present tense of 'bestir'; causes someone to rouse themselves or take action.

Etymology

From 'bestir' with the third-person singular '-s' suffix, forming the present tense for use with singular subjects like 'he', 'she', or 'it'.

Kelly Says

You might read in classic literature 'nothing bestirs him from his slumber'—showing how verbs like this create an old-fashioned but elegant way of describing motivation.

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