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Meaning of Stir
to move a liquid or a mixture around, typically in a circular motion, or to prompt a particular feeling or reaction
Definitions
- to move a liquid or a mixture around, typically in a circular motion, in order to mix it thoroughly
- * to prompt a particular feeling or reaction, especially a strong or exciting one
- * to take action or make an effort to do something
Etymology of Stir
The word "stir" originated from Old English "stirian", which means "to move" or "to disturb", and is related to the Proto-Germanic word "sturjan" and the Proto-Indo-European root "ster-", which carries a sense of movement or disturbance
Historically, the word "stir" has been used in English since the 9th century, initially with the sense of physical movement, and later developing figurative senses related to emotional or mental disturbance
Example Uses
- She stirred the coffee to dissolve the sugar
- * The news of the accident stirred up a lot of concern among the community
- * The politician's speech stirred the crowd to action