Meaning of 'stir'

Find the meaning of the word ‘stir’

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Meaning of ‘stir’

11 definitions found.

stir

noun

a rapid active commotion

Synonyms: bustle hustle flurry ado fuss

noun

emotional agitation and excitement

noun

a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event

Synonyms: splash

verb

mix or add by stirring

verb

summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic

Synonyms: raise

verb

stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of

Synonyms: shake

verb

affect emotionally

Example: "A stirring movie"

Synonyms: touch

verb

move very slightly

Synonyms: shift

verb

to begin moving, 'As the thunder started the sleeping children began to stir'

verb

move an implement through

Example: "stir the soup"

verb

stir feelings in

Synonyms: stimulate excite

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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