Meaning of bestir in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /bəˈstər/

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  1. Verb

    bestir

    Definitions

    1. become active

    Examples

    • « He finally bestirred himself »

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  • « If we bring not the good courage of minds covetous of truth, and truth only, prepared to hear all things, and decide upon all things, according to evidence, we should do more wisely to sit down contented in ignorance, than to bestir ourselves only to reap disappointment. »
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