BESTIRS Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word bestirs. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for BESTIRS
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animates | verbv | |||||||
adjective • belonging to the class of nouns that denote living beings • endowed with animal life as distinguished from plant life • endowed with feeling and unstructured consciousness verb • heighten or intensify • give lifelike qualities to • make lively • give new life or energy to | ||||||||
arouses | verbv | |||||||
verb • call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses) • stop sleeping • summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic • cause to be alert and energetic • cause to become awake or conscious • to begin moving • to evoke sexual feelings | ||||||||
awakens | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to become awake or conscious • stop sleeping • make aware | ||||||||
galvanizes | verbv | |||||||
verb • to stimulate to action • cover with zinc • stimulate (muscles) by administering a shock | ||||||||
motivates | verbv | |||||||
verb • give an incentive for action | ||||||||
rallies | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a large gathering of people intended to arouse enthusiasm • the feat of mustering strength for a renewed effort • a marked recovery of strength or spirits during an illness • an automobile race run over public roads • (sports) an unbroken sequence of several successive strokes verb • gather • call to arms; of military personnel • gather or bring together • return to a former condition • harass with persistent criticism or carping | ||||||||
rouses | verbv | |||||||
verb • become active • force or drive out • cause to be agitated, excited, or roused • cause to become awake or conscious | ||||||||
spurs | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something • any sharply pointed projection • tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers • a sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward • a railway line connected to a trunk line verb • incite or stimulate • give heart or courage to • strike with a spur • goad with spurs • equip with spurs | ||||||||
stirs | verbv | |||||||
noun • a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event • emotional agitation and excitement • a rapid active commotion verb • move an implement through • move very slightly • stir feelings in • stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of • affect emotionally • summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic • to begin moving • mix or add by stirring | ||||||||
rouse | verbv | |||||||
verb • become active • force or drive out • cause to be agitated, excited, or roused • cause to become awake or conscious |