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Meanings of stir in English
Summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic.
Synonyms
Examples for "raise"
Examples for "raise"
1
However, I was in reality seeking to raise far more serious questions.
2
Industry sources say it was taking much longer to raise new funds.
3
To do that, however, Nanosolar needs to raise money later this year.
4
Their situation continues to raise concern in both France and the UK.
5
However, in my view, such incidents raise a wider issue of principle.
1
Their intention was of course to arouse the interest of Broadway producers.
2
The sensory exercises arouse and intensify the central activities in our children.
3
The jewellers gasp in the immensity of the hope her words arouse.
4
The Psalm was very appropriate; well fitted to arouse the military spirit:
5
Nor did the sight of the male organs arouse any particular sensations.
1
Those words used to conjure up images of wealth and epicurean tastes.
2
People from certain countries conjure up images that other nationalities just don't.
3
The names conjure up images of untamed beasts - dangerous, yet exciting.
4
Even having seen this place, I can conjure no memory of it.
5
Others are minimalist marvels with pitched roofs that conjure the space age.
1
However, prosecutions are unlikely given that embassy staff can invoke diplomatic immunity.
2
As in 'I invoke my rights as guaranteed under the Fifth Amendment'?
3
It was not immediately clear whether Volkswagen would invoke such a defense.
4
I must go to bed, and invoke the Muses in the morning.
5
Every morning and evening they must be performed to invoke her pleasure.
1
They also can evoke strong feelings that create challenges for a candidate.
2
Downstairs, the heirloom sideboard and sculptural lamp evoke her parents' 1960s house.
3
The photographs must be high-quality, original and evoke a sense of place.
4
However, the molecular pathways that evoke these responses are not well understood.
5
Davey continued to evoke certain excesses committed during her period of radioactivity.
1
We want to do the research and put forward a good case.
2
Allow me put forward some sensible discussions we are likely to hear:
3
We've put forward two very good arguments twice this week, Matthews said.
4
On Thursday, a new offer was put forward after both parties met.
5
The Scottish National Party are also expected to put forward an amendment.
1
This would confirm him in his error, and call forth new railleries.
2
The occasions that call forth thought are infinite in number and kind.
3
His work met with too little resistance to call forth his powers.
4
He knew that any such would call forth unpleasant words from Stacy.
5
That, too, any one of the war's million heroes could call forth.
1
Those words used to conjure up images of wealth and epicurean tastes.
2
People from certain countries conjure up images that other nationalities just don't.
3
The names conjure up images of untamed beasts - dangerous, yet exciting.
4
Drones conjure up images for many people of air strikes and battlefields.
5
Think of Joe Errity and conjure up a range of Zelig moments.
1
There was a call down the deck, a knock at the door.
2
Afterwards, you call down to the spa for an invigorating body wrap.
3
Such a punishment James and John would call down on the Samaritans.
4
Did you call down Heaven's vengeance on the murderer in approved fashion?
5
It is a bad thing to call down a crisis in the night-time.
1
With that said, you bring up a great point, which is oxygen.
2
I'll bring up the rear-in case it gets in position to attack.
3
Which was true, of course, and petty of me to bring up.
4
It's not always an easy thing to bring up or talk about.
5
They should also bring up any family history related to lipid disorders.
Usage of stir in English
1
They grind their points; they stir poison; they swarm in the streets.
2
Extending that to banks, however, is likely to stir up stiff opposition.
3
Perhaps he did: it had created quite a stir at the time.
4
A court case against file-sharing service Kazaa helped stir up the confusion.
5
Pour over the boiling water and oil, stir briefly and immediately cover.
6
Add the lettuce and stir until just wilted, about 1 minute longer.
7
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
8
Mix the flour, sugar, and bread crumbs together; stir in the marmalade.
9
Pour off all but 2 tablespoons drippings; stir in mushrooms and onion.
10
The mention of this intimacy causes quite a stir in the crowd.
11
Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened.
12
Add the reserved pineapple; toss and stir to heat, about 1 minute.
13
Remove from the fire and stir in the yolks of two eggs.
14
Add the stock and cranberry juice; stir a few times to combine.
15
He called his wife's name, saw her form stir under the bedclothes.
16
Minutes after downing the food, I was feeling more batshit-stir-crazy than ever.
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Translations for stir
Stir through the time
Stir across language varieties
South Africa
Common
New Zealand
Common
United States of America
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