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stir vs call up

call up vs stir

stir and call up both are nouns.

stir and call up both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stir Yes No Yes No
call up Yes No Yes No
As verbs, call up is a hypernym of stir; that is, call up is a word with a broader meaning than stir:
  • stir: summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
  • call up: cause to become available for use, either literally or figuratively
Other hypernyms of stir include summon.
stir (noun) call up (noun)
a rapid active commotion an order to report for military duty
emotional agitation and excitement
a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event
stir (verb) call up (verb)
mix or add by stirring recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
affect emotionally bring forward for consideration
stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of call to arms; of military personnel
move very slightly cause to become available for use, either literally or figuratively
move an implement through
to begin moving
stir feelings in
Difference between stir and call up

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