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Stir: meaning, definitions and examples

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stir

 

[ stษœr ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

cooking

To mix ingredients together with a circular movement.

Synonyms

blend, mix, whisk

Examples of usage

  • Stir the soup gently to avoid spilling.
  • She stirred the batter until it was smooth.
Context #2 | Verb

emotion

To evoke or prompt a strong feeling or reaction.

Synonyms

arouse, awaken, provoke

Examples of usage

  • The speech stirred the audience to applause.
  • His words stirred a sense of nostalgia in her.
Context #3 | Noun

commotion

A state of unrest or disturbance.

Synonyms

commotion, fuss, uproar

Examples of usage

  • The arrival of the celebrity caused a stir in the crowd.
  • The news of the scandal created a stir in the office.

Translations

Translations of the word "stir" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mexer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคฟเคฒเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช rรผhren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengaduk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะผั–ัˆัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mieszaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‹ใๆททใœใ‚‹ (kakimazeru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท remuer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ remover

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท karฤฑลŸtฤฑrmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ “๋‹ค (jeotda)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุญุฑูŠูƒ (tahreek)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรญchat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mieลกaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ…ๆ‹Œ (jiวŽobร n)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ meลกati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hrรฆra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ะฐะปะฐัั‚ั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ•แƒ (moreva)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qarฤฑลŸdฤฑrmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ remover

Word origin

The word 'stir' originated from Middle English 'steren', which meant 'to move'. It has been used in various contexts over the centuries, evolving to represent physical mixing, emotional arousal, and creating commotion. The versatility of 'stir' makes it a common word in both everyday conversations and specialized fields.

See also: stirrer, stirring.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,370 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.