Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

stirred

verb
/stɜːrd/
Definition
The past tense of stir; to have mixed or moved something, typically a liquid, by using a tool or by hand.
Examples
  • She stirred the soup to ensure all the ingredients were well combined.
  • After the protest, the community was stirred to action for change.
  • He stirred the paint before applying it to the canvas.
Meaning
To stir is to mix a substance with a circular motion or to cause a physical change in something.
Synonyms
  • mix
  • blend
  • whisk
  • agitate
  • incite