Word of the day: Stir

stir v.
1. vt to move a spoon, stick, or some other implement through a liquid in order to mix or cool the contents
2. vi to be of a consistency that allows a spoon or other implement to be moved around
3. vti to move gently or cause something to move gently
4. vi to move or leave, especially from a favorite or usual place
5. vi to get up and move about, especially after a rest
6. vt to rouse somebody into action
7. vt to arouse something, for example, an emotion or a memory (formal)
8. vi to begin to be experienced as an emotion (formal)
9. vti to arouse strong emotions in somebody
10. vi to happen or be current (informal)

n
1. an act or instance of stirring a liquid
2. a fervent reaction, usually either excitement or controversy
3. a gentle movement
4. Australia trouble (informal)

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Meanings/Synonyms:

rouse (v.)
wake up
move
budge
shift
get up
get going

awaken (v.)
arouse
revive
stir up
call to mind
bring back

commotion (n.)
disturbance
fuss
to-do
uproar
hue and cry
hullabaloo

motivate (v.)
incite
provoke
excite
inspire
stimulate
fire up
stir up

agitate (v.)
disturb
trouble
upset

mix (v.)
blend
beat
swirl
fold
whip
whisk