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To have triggered enthusiasm or eagerness
“What would have been the use of those arms, that physique, and that noble soul, without crises or conditions to stir him into action?”
Past tense for to mix up or agitate the contents of
“When you are ready to eat, stir the maple syrup sauce, and spoon some of it over the apple snow.”
Past tense for to rouse or goad into feeling or remembering something
“These classic examples of literature can stir her imagination to see life beyond her own.”
Past tense for to affect or influence, especially emotionally
“Others doubted that Mrs. Kirchner's vision would stir the country.”
Past tense for to wake, or cause to wake, from sleep
“The dog's head was resting on his master's lap, and he didn't bark or stir from his sleep.”
Past tense for to begin to move after a period of being inactive
“Even during mud season, locals begin to stir after a long winter with the promise of spring in the not-too-far-off distance.”
Past tense for to to move, shake or tremble slightly
“As the new leaves begin to stir, so do the locals, restless after a dull but comfortable winter.”
Past tense for to leave or go out of (a place)
“But, although indolence is bliss on St Lucia, there are compelling reasons to stir from your compound.”
Past tense for to hold or engage the attention of
Past tense for to sway unsteadily from one side to the other
Past tense for to greatly impress, charm or beguile someone
Past tense for to intermingle or blend
Past tense for to awaken from a period of death, unconsciousness or dormancy
Past tense for to make small or restless movements, especially through nervousness or impatience
Past tense for to move in a twisting or spiraling pattern
Past tense for to move or progress in a hurried, energetic or busy manner
(wash over) Past tense for to fill or overcome (with an emotion)
Past tense for to remember or bring back to mind
Past tense for to annoy or irritate
Past tense for to blow upon, as with a fan or wings
Past tense for to move somewhere in a slow and steady way
Past tense for to make a soft, muffled crackling sound
Past tense for to froth or foam
Deeply moved emotionally
Very emotional or excited, positively or negatively
Being in a state of increased energy or activity
In a state of nervous excitement or anxiety
Mixed by paddling with a wooden spoon or other implement
Involving, or given to, open or heavy displays of emotion
Having risen from sleep and out of one's bed
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