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  1. 1. v. t. To change the place of in any manner; to move. Source: opted
  2. 2. v. t. To disturb the relative position of the particles of, as of a liquid, by passing something through it; to agitate; as, to stir a pudding with a spoon. Source: opted
  3. 3. v. t. To bring into debate; to agitate; to moot. Source: opted
  4. 4. v. t. To incite to action; to arouse; to instigate; to prompt; to excite. Source: opted
  5. 5. v. i. To move; to change one's position. Source: opted
  6. 6. v. i. To be in motion; to be active or bustling; to exert or busy one's self. Source: opted
  7. 7. v. i. To become the object of notice; to be on foot. Source: opted
  8. 8. v. i. To rise, or be up, in the morning. Source: opted
  9. 9. n. The act or result of stirring; agitation; tumult; bustle; noise or various movements. Source: opted
  10. 10. n. Public disturbance or commotion; tumultuous disorder; seditious uproar. Source: opted
  11. 11. n. Agitation of thoughts; conflicting passions. Source: opted
  12. 12. n. a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event Source: wordnet

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