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10 Language-to-English DictionariesStir-Up
/ˈstɜːr ʌp/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To mix or agitate a substance, often in a container, to combine its components.
"She decided to stir up the ingredients in the bowl to ensure they were well mixed." - 2
To provoke or incite a reaction or feeling in someone.
"The speech was designed to stir up enthusiasm among the crowd."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'stir-up' combines the verb 'stir', which comes from Old English 'styrrian', meaning to move or agitate, and 'up', indicating an upward movement. The phrase has evolved to imply not just physical stirring but also the act of inciting or provoking emotions or actions.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Stir-Up" is said worldwide
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Remuer
Transliteration: rə.my.e
"Elle a décidé de remuer les ingrédients dans le bol."
Umrühren
Transliteration: ʊmˈʁyːʁən
"Sie beschloss, die Zutaten im Schüssel umzurühren."
Mescolare
Transliteration: mes.koˈla.re
"Ha deciso di mescolare gli ingredienti nella ciotola."
Revolver
Transliteration: reˈβol.βeɾ
"Decidió revolver los ingredientes en el tazón."
Mexer
Transliteration: meˈʃeʁ
"Ela decidiu mexer os ingredientes na tigela."
हिलाना
Transliteration: hilana
"उसने कटोरे में सामग्री को हिलाने का फैसला किया।"
搅拌
Transliteration: jiǎobàn
"她决定搅拌碗里的成分。"
저어주다
Transliteration: jeo-eo-ju-da
"그녀는 그릇 안의 재료를 저어주기로 결정했다."
かき混ぜる
Transliteration: kakimazeru
"彼女はボウルの中の材料をかき混ぜることに決めた。"
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