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invite vs stir

stir vs invite

invite and stir both are nouns.

invite and stir both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
invite Yes No Yes No
stir Yes No Yes No
As verbs, stir is a hypernym of invite; that is, stir is a word with a broader meaning than invite:
  • invite: give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting
  • stir: stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
Other hypernyms of invite include excite, shake, shake up, stimulate.
invite (noun) stir (noun)
a colloquial expression for invitation a rapid active commotion
emotional agitation and excitement
a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event
invite (verb) stir (verb)
ask someone in a friendly way to do something mix or add by stirring
request the participation or presence of summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
ask to enter affect emotionally
express willingness to have in one's home or environs stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting move very slightly
increase the likelihood of move an implement through
invite someone to one's house to begin moving
have as a guest stir feelings in
Difference between invite and stir

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