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agitates

|ag/i/tates|

/ˈædʒɪˌteɪts/

(agitate)

troubled or nervous

Base Form	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun
agitate	agitates	agitated	agitated	agitating	agitation

Etymology

Etymology Information

'agitate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'agitare,' where 'agere' meant 'to drive or lead.'

Historical Evolution

'agitare' transformed into the French word 'agiter,' and eventually became the modern English word 'agitate' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to drive or lead,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to stir or disturb.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to stir or disturb something, causing it to move or become active.

The wind agitates the leaves on the trees.

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Verb 2

to make someone feel anxious or nervous.

The news agitates her every time she hears it.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42