English / word
stir
verb B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
to mix ingredients with a spoon; also to awaken strong feelings
to mix or move something in a circular motion, especially in liquid; to mix or move something in a circular motion, especially in liquid
In context
01
Stir the sugar into the warm tea until it dissolves.
02
The patriotic speech stirred deep emotions among the crowd.
Synonyms
mix,shake,blend
Antonyms
settle,still,calm
Collocations
stir the soup,stir the pot,stir emotions
Verb forms
Past: stirred · Past participle: stirred · -ing: stirring