agitate
Translation
to agitate, to disturb, to campaign, to stir
Examples
The news seemed to agitate him.
The news seemed to agitate him.
They agitated for changes in the law.
They agitated for changes in the law.
Agitate the mixture to dissolve the powder.
Agitate the mixture to dissolve the powder.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to make (sb.) feel worried or angry The news seemed to agitate him.
((for/against sth.)) to argue forcefully for or against something They agitated for changes in the law.
((sth.)) to stir or shake (sth.) Agitate the mixture to dissolve the powder.
Similar Words
Synonyms: upset, disturb, stir, campaign; Antonyms: calm, soothe, pacify
Etymology
From Latin 'agitare' (to put in constant motion), a frequentative of 'agere' (to do, act).
Memory Tips
To 'agitate' is to 'act' to get a reaction, whether it's making someone nervous, stirring up a crowd, or mixing a drink.