stir
Translation
to stir, to mix, to move
Examples
Stir the soup with a spoon.
Stir the soup with a spoon.
He didn't stir in his sleep.
He didn't stir in his sleep.
The story stirred my emotions.
The story stirred my emotions.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to mix a liquid by moving a spoon in it Stir the soup with a spoon.
((no object)) to move slightly He didn't stir in his sleep.
((sth.)) to make somebody feel a strong emotion The story stirred my emotions.
Similar Words
Synonyms: mix, agitate, move, rouse, excite
Etymology
From Old English 'styrian' meaning 'to move, agitate.'
Memory Tips
Imagine using a 'stick' or a 'steer'ing wheel to 'stir' something. The circular motion applies to mixing liquids, moving slightly, or 'stirring up' trouble or emotions.