bestir in German
bestir in German is aufraffen — bestir means to make someone move quickly and energetically.
bestir in German
aufraffen
(reflexive) To make active; to rouse oneself.
What does "bestir" mean?
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verb To make someone move quickly and energetically.
"Notwithstanding all the various temptations to bad temper, pride, greediness, adultery and so forth, the enemy really has but one temptation, and that is, to bestir the saints."
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verb To make yourself become active or get moving, especially after being still.
"Could these well-paid civil servants bestir themselves not only to rescue the American republic from danger but to strengthen its democratic governance, refresh its ideals, and reclaim its sadly soiled national honor?"
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- Notwithstanding all the various temptations to bad temper, pride, greediness, adultery and so forth, the enemy really has but one temptation, and that is, to bestir the saints.
- Could these well-paid civil servants bestir themselves not only to rescue the American republic from danger but to strengthen its democratic governance, refresh its ideals, and reclaim its sadly soiled national honor?
- Why is it so important to bestir oneself? Bestirring oneself means that one feels truly fortunate and excited to stand before one's Creator and that one longs for this moment.
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What is "bestir" in German?
"bestir" in German is aufraffen. bestir means: To make someone move quickly and energetically.
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