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agitate

The correct spelling is agitate.

How to pronounce agitate

/ˈæ.dʒɪ.teɪt/
verb

IPA: /ˈæ.dʒɪ.teɪt/

Say it like: Aji-tat-e

The correct spelling is agitate. To disturb or excite; to perturb or stir up (a person). For example: "He was greatly agitated by the news."

Usage Examples

He was greatly agitated by the news.

the wind agitates the sea

politicians agitate desperate designs

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To disturb or excite; to perturb or stir up (a person).
  2. 2.To cause to move with a violent, irregular action; to shake.
  3. 3.To set in motion; to actuate.
  4. 4.To discuss or debate.
  5. 5.To revolve in the mind, or view in all its aspects; to consider, to devise.

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