stir (EN)

verb, noun, noun

verb “stir”

1. to mix a liquid or substance by moving something through it
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   She stirred the soup with a wooden spoon.
2. to incite or encourage someone to take action
   The leader's words stirred the crowd to demand change.
3. to cause an emotion or feeling; to affect deeply
   The heartfelt speech stirred their emotions.
4. to begin to move slightly; to wake from sleep
   He began to stir as the sun rose.

noun “stir”

1. the act of mixing a liquid or substance by moving something through it
   Give the sauce a quick stir before serving.
2. a state of excitement, activity, or commotion
   The news caused quite a stir in the community.

noun “stir”

1. (slang) jail; prison
   He spent five years in stir after the conviction.