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stirs Definition and Meaning in English (stirs definition)

verb
Synonyms:mixesblendsagitates
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Stirs definition: To move a spoon or similar implement around in a liquid or other substance in order to mix it thoroughly.

Definitions of Stirs

  1. 1verb

    To move a spoon or similar implement around in a liquid or other substance in order to mix it thoroughly.

  2. 2verb

    To provoke or cause a strong emotion or reaction in someone.

  3. 3verb

    To move or cause to move slightly, or to begin to wake up from sleep.

Example Sentences

casual

“She always stirs her tea with a spoon before drinking it.”

formal

“The news of the scandal stirs public outrage across the nation.”

casual

“A gentle breeze stirs the curtains at the open window.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitivestir
past tensestirred
present participlestirring
agent nounstirrer

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

stir up troubleidiom

To intentionally cause problems or arguments.

stir the potidiom

To make a situation more difficult or unpleasant, often by saying or doing things that annoy people.

stir a hornet's nestidiom

To cause a lot of anger and trouble by doing or saying something.

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Stirs definition: To move a spoon or similar implement around in a liquid or other substance in order to mix it thoroughly.
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'Stirs' translates to 'stirs' in English. Stirs definition: To move a spoon or similar implement around in a liquid or other substance in order to mix it thoroughly.
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