pearten
/ˈpɪətn/(also peerten, perten, pyeerten) English regional (chiefly west midlands ) and United States regional (southern and south Midland )
verb
1 [with object] To cheer, gladden; to enliven, animate; to hurry, chivvy.
2 [no object] To become more cheerful, lively, or animated; to hurry. Usually with up.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in Adiel Sherwood (1791–1879). From peart, variant of pert + -en.