How Do You Spell BESTRODE?

Pronunciation: [bɪstɹˈə͡ʊd] (IPA)

"Bestrode" is spelled as /bɪˈstroʊd/, with the emphasis on the second syllable. The word is the past tense of "bestride," which means to sit or stand with a leg on either side of something, such as a horse. While the spelling may seem confusing, it follows common English rules for adding -ed to the end of verbs in the past tense. The word "bestrode" is not commonly used in modern English, but it is still recognizable and occasionally seen in literature.

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BESTRODE Meaning and Definition

  1. Bestrode is a verb that refers to the action of straddling or standing astride something in a dominant or confident manner. The term is derived from the combination of the prefix "be-" (meaning thoroughly or completely) and the verb "straddle" (which means to stand or sit with one leg on either side).

    When a person bestrodes something, they assume a position with their legs on either side of an object, such as a horse, motorcycle, or a giant creature in mythological tales. The term implies a sense of control, authority, and mastery over the situation or object being straddled.

    Metaphorically, bestrode can also be used to describe a person's dominating, influential, or all-powerful status in a particular area or field. It conveys the notion of someone who is confidently and decisively taking charge, exerting control, or leading others. This can occur in various contexts, ranging from a dominant political leader who bestrodes the political landscape to an exceptional athlete who bestrodes their sport, dominating competitions.

    Overall, bestrode encapsulates the idea of assuming an assertive, commanding, or dominant stance physically or metaphorically. It signifies a position of authority, control, and prowess that is often accompanied by a sense of confidence, power, and influence.

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Etymology of BESTRODE

The word "bestrode" is the past tense of the verb "bestride". "Bestride" is derived from Old English "bestridan", which combines "be-" (meaning "about" or "around") and "stridan" (meaning "to mount" or "to stride"). Hence, "bestrode" originally meant to mount or stride over something.

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Conjugate verb Bestrode

CONDITIONAL

I would bestrode
you would bestrode
he/she/it would bestrode
we would bestrode
they would bestrode
I would bestride
we would bestride
you would bestride
he/she/it would bestride
they would bestride

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be bestriding
you would be bestriding
he/she/it would be bestriding
we would be bestriding
they would be bestriding

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have bestrode
you would have bestrode
he/she/it would have bestrode
we would have bestrode
they would have bestrode

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been bestriding
you would have been bestriding
he/she/it would have been bestriding
we would have been bestriding
they would have been bestriding

FUTURE

I will bestride
you will bestride
he/she/it will bestride
we will bestride
they will bestride

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be bestriding
you will be bestriding
he/she/it will be bestriding
we will be bestriding
they will be bestriding

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have bestridden
you will have bestridden
he/she/it will have bestridden
we will have bestridden
they will have bestridden
I will have bestridden, will have strided
we will have bestridden, will have strided
you will have bestridden, will have strided
he/she/it will have bestridden, will have strided
they will have bestridden, will have strided

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been bestriding
you will have been bestriding
he/she/it will have been bestriding
we will have been bestriding
they will have been bestriding

IMPERATIVE

you bestride
we let´s bestride

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to bestride

PAST

I bestrode
you bestrode
he/she/it bestrode
we bestrode
they bestrode

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was bestriding
you were bestriding
he/she/it was bestriding
we were bestriding
they were bestriding

PAST PARTICIPLE

bestridden

PAST PERFECT

I had bestridden
you had bestridden
he/she/it had bestridden
we had bestridden
they had bestridden
I had bestridden, had strided
we had bestridden, had strided
you had bestridden, had strided
he/she/it had bestridden, had strided
they had bestridden, had strided

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been bestriding
you had been bestriding
he/she/it had been bestriding
we had been bestriding
they had been bestriding

PRESENT

I bestride
you bestride
he/she/it bestrides
we bestride
they bestride

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am bestriding
you are bestriding
he/she/it is bestriding
we are bestriding
they are bestriding

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

bestriding

PRESENT PERFECT

I have bestridden
you have bestridden
he/she/it has bestridden
we have bestridden
they have bestridden
I have bestridden, have strided
we have bestridden, have strided
you have bestridden, have strided
he/she/it has bestridden, has strided
they have bestridden, have strided

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been bestriding
you have been bestriding
he/she/it has been bestriding
we have been bestriding
they have been bestriding
I would have bestridden, would have strided
we would have bestridden, would have strided
you would have bestridden, would have strided
he/she/it would have bestridden, would have strided
they would have bestridden, would have strided

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