stir — to move food or a liquid around using a spoon or other tool
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to move food or a liquid around using a spoon or other tool
Pronunciation (IPA): /stɜːr/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother always said to stir clockwise for good luck, but I think she just wanted to keep me busy.
- The politician's controversial statement stirred up a media frenzy.
- Don't stir sleeping dragons—or my roommate before his morning coffee.
stir
VERB[/stɜːr/]
to move food or a liquid around using a spoon or other tool
The cook stirs the soup with a wooden spoon
She loves to stir with her cat's soft fur near!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'styrian', meaning 'to move' or 'to agitate'. It has Germanic roots, being cognate with German 'stören' (to disturb), reflecting its Proto-Germanic ancestry.
Breakdown
The Old English root 'styrian' is a verb form derived from Proto-Germanic *stur-, with the suffix -ian indicating the infinitive. The base root relates to movement and disturbance, similar to modern German 'stören'.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother always said to stir clockwise for good luck, but I think she just wanted to keep me busy.”
“The politician's controversial statement stirred up a media frenzy.”
“Don't stir sleeping dragons—or my roommate before his morning coffee.”
“The movie's ending was so touching it stirred something deep within the audience.”
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