stir
/stɜr/
noun
- A state of excitement, disturbance, or public attention.
- The announcement caused quite a stir in the office.
- There was a big stir when the celebrity walked into the restaurant.
- His comments created a stir among the fans.
- An act of mixing something by moving a spoon or similar object around in it.
- The sauce needs a stir every few minutes.
- She added milk and gave the tea a quick stir.
- Give the paint a good stir before using it.
verb
- To mix something, especially a liquid, by moving a spoon or similar object around in it.
- The recipe says to stir the batter until it is smooth.
- She stirred the soup slowly to keep it from burning.
- He stirred sugar into his coffee until it dissolved.
- To move slightly or cause something to move slightly from a still position.
- He didn't stir from his chair all afternoon.
- The baby stirred in her sleep but did not wake up.
- A light breeze stirred the leaves on the ground.
- To cause a strong feeling or reaction in someone.
- The speech stirred feelings of pride in the audience.
- Her story stirred him to take action.
- The movie's ending stirred a lot of emotion.