Summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic; "raise the specter of unemployment"; "he conjured wild birds in the air"; "call down the spirits from the mountain".

Classification

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

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Meaning⁵

Affect emotionally; "A stirring movie"; "I was touched by your kind letter of sympathy".

Classification

Verbs of feeling.

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Touch

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Meaning⁶

Move an implement through; "stir the soup"; "stir my drink"; "stir the soil".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Examples

He carefully began to stir the mixture in the large vat, making sure everything was well combined.
Could you stir my coffee, I think the sugar has settled at the bottom.
The farmer used a shovel to stir the soil and loosen it before planting the seeds.
You should stir the batter one more time before pouring it into the cake pan.
To dissolve the sugar completely, make sure to stir the tea in a circular motion with the spoon.