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stir
1[stur]
verb (used with object)
to move one's hand or an implement continuously or repeatedly through (a liquid or other substance) in order to cool, mix, agitate, dissolve, etc., any or all of the component parts.
to stir one's coffee with a spoon.
Synonyms: , ,to set in tremulous, fluttering, or irregular motion.
A soft breeze stirred the leaves.
to affect strongly; excite.
to stir pity;
to stir one's heart.
to incite, instigate, or provoke (usually followed byup ).
to stir up a people to rebellion.
Synonyms: , , , , , , , ,to move briskly; bestir.
to stir oneself.
to move, especially in a slight way.
He would not stir a finger to help them.
to rouse from inactivity, quiet, contentment, indifference, etc. (usually followed byup ).
to stir up his potential.
to bring up for notice or discussion.
Older Use.to disturb; trouble.
A slow wave of remembrance stirred her peace.
verb (used without object)
to move, especially slightly or lightly.
Not a leaf stirred.
to move around, especially briskly; be active.
Everyone in the house was stirring.
to become active, as from some rousing or quickening impulse.
to be emotionally moved or strongly affected.
to be in circulation, current, or afoot.
Is there any news stirring?
noun
the act of stirring or moving.
the sound made by stirring or moving slightly.
a state or occasion of general excitement; commotion.
The news created a stir.
Synonyms: , , , , ,Antonyms:a mental impulse, sensation, or feeling.
a stir of hope.
a jog, poke, or thrust.
He gave the refuse a stir with his foot.
movement, especially brisk and busy movement.
There was too much clamor and stir for her.
stir
2[stur]
noun
stir
1/ ɜː /
verb
to move an implement such as a spoon around in (a liquid) so as to mix up the constituents
she stirred the porridge
to change or cause to change position; disturb or be disturbed
he stirred in his sleep
to venture or depart (from one's usual or preferred place)
he won't stir from the fireside
(intr) to be active after a rest; be up and about
(tr) to excite or stimulate, esp emotionally
to move (oneself) briskly or vigorously; exert (oneself)
(tr) to rouse or awaken
to stir someone from sleep
to stir memories
informalto cause or incite others to cause (trouble, arguments, etc)
informalto move or become active
noun
the act or an instance of stirring or the state of being stirred
a strong reaction, esp of excitement
his publication caused a stir
a slight movement
informala noisy party
Stir.
2abbreviation
Stirlingshire
stir
3/ ɜː /
noun
a slang word for prison
in stir
Other 51Թ Forms
- stirrable adjective
- stirless adjective
- stirlessly adverb
- unstirrable adjective
- unstirred adjective
- well-stirred adjective
- ˈپ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of stir1
Origin of stir2
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of stir1
Origin of stir2
Idioms and Phrases
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
But in the fleet, pacey manner of the editing, toggling between private and public moments with highlight-reel efficiency, the film is a stirring glimpse of top-down kindness as a winning leadership style.
She stirs spirits with the barely heard whooshes of drum brushes waved in the air.
Away from the set, Butler caused quite a stir when spotted out and about in Belfast and nearby towns.
Use it like aioli: spread onto a turkey sandwich, stirred into a chicken salad, or thinned with lemon juice and olive oil for a creamy, citrusy dressing.
"Being in big teams and groups all the time, I'm always mixing things up, stirring the pot," he said.
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Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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