• noun:   agitating a liquid with an implement

  Example: "Constant stirring prevents it from burning on the bottom of the pan"

• noun:   arousing to a particular emotion or action
• adjective:   exciting strong but not unpleasant emotions

  Example: "A stirring speech"

• adjective:   capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement

  Example: "Stirring events such as wars and rescues"

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