Bestirred
[bi'stə:d]
Definition
(imp. & p. p.) of Bestir
Editor: Wendell
Examples
- The Western Union bestirred itself at this sign of competition, and had shortly formed the American Speaking-Telephone Company, with a staff of inventors that included Edison. Rupert S. Holland. Historic Inventions.
- He bestirred himself, found patent attorneys who were willing to look into his patents, and when they pronounced them unassailable, found money enough to defend them. Rupert S. Holland. Historic Inventions.
- She gave him good day, and he bestirred himself and helped her to her seat, and the like, with a ready hand. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
Editor: Wendell