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Bestirred

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense: To become active; to arouse from inactivity

Sample Sentence: After a long period of rest, he bestirred himself and started working on his project.

Sense: To cause someone to become active or to take action

Sample Sentence: The motivational speaker bestirred the audience with an inspiring speech.

Sense: To rouse or awaken from sleep

Sample Sentence: The sound of the alarm clock bestirred her from a deep slumber.

Sense: To make a physical effort; to move with energy or briskness

Sample Sentence: The hiker bestirred himself to climb the steep mountain.

Sense: To cause something to be in motion; to stir up

Sample Sentence: The storm bestirred the leaves, creating a whirlwind of colors in the garden.