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Meaning of
stir
in English
stir
us
//stɝ//
uk
//stɜː//
#common
#c1
Plural
stirs
Past Tense
stirred
Participle Verb
stirring
Third Person Singular
stirs
Definitions
Verb
to
mix
liquids
by
moving
an
object
through
Stir
the
mixture
well
before
serving
.
to
disturb
container
contents
The
spoon
will
stir
up
the
sediment
in
the
bottle
.
to
affect
emotions
;
touch
deeply
The
news
of
her
passing
will
stir
feelings
of
sadness
in
everyone
.
to
incite
or
prompt
action
The
politician's
speech
will
stir
the
crowd
to
demand
change
.
to
initiate
debate
;
agitate
The
controversial
topic
will
stir
a
lively
discussion
among
experts
.
to
move
gently
from
stillness
The
wind
will
stir
the
leaves
of
the
trees
in
the
garden
.
to
feel
an
emerging
emotion
As
she
thought
about
her
childhood
,
she
began
to
stir
with
nostalgia
.
to
be
active
;
exert
oneself
The
team
will
stir
to
action
and
work
harder
to
meet
the
deadline
.
to
wake
from
sleep
(
or
unconsciousness
)
The
nurse
tried
to
stir
the
patient
who
had
been
unconscious
for
hours
.
Compounds / Phrases
stir up