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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 by up ):
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 by up ):
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.
1abbreviation for
- Stirlingshire
stir
2/ ²õ³ÙÉœË /
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
- introften foll byfrom 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
- informal.whentr, foll by up to cause or incite others to cause (trouble, arguments, etc)
- stir one's stumps informal.to 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
- informal.a noisy party
stir
3/ ²õ³ÙÉœË /
noun
- a slang word for prison
in stir
Derived Forms
- ˈ²õ³Ù¾±°ù°ù²¹²ú±ô±ð, adjective
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- ²õ³Ù¾±°ù۲¹Â·²ú±ô±ð adjective
- ²õ³Ù¾±°ùl±ð²õ²õ adjective
- ²õ³Ù¾±°ùl±ð²õ²õ·ly adverb
- un·²õ³Ù¾±°ù۲¹Â·²ú±ô±ð adjective
- ³Ü²Ô·²õ³Ù¾±°ù°ù±ð»å adjective
- ·É±ð±ô±ô-²õ³Ù¾±°ù°ù±ð»å adjective
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of stir1
Origin of stir2
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of stir1
Origin of stir2
Idioms and Phrases
- stir the pot. pot 1( def 26 ).
More idioms and phrases containing stir
- cause a commotion (stir)
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
The trial has also stirred concerns that South Korea is seeing the resurgence of an authoritarian far right.
If you'd like it sweeter, add the sugar and stir until dissolved.
Kilmer’s gentle, introspective view of his artwork is especially stirring when remembering that, for many years, the actor was more famous for his reputation as a menace on film sets than for his performances.
For a president who loves creating a stir, it’s little surprise that the announcement made such a big splash.
And in the Dodgers’ 3-1 win against the Atlanta Braves — one that extended their perfect start to the season to 7-0 — he marked his long-awaited return with an emotionally stirring performance.
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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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