Verb
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change the arrangement or position of
- shake up - stir up - raise up -
move or cause to move back and forth
"The chemist shook the flask vigorously"
"My hands were shaking"
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move very slightly
"He shifted in his seat"
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exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person
be an advocate for
"The liberal party pushed for reforms"
"She is crusading for women's rights"
"The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate"
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cause to be agitated, excited, or roused
"The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks"
- turn on - charge up -
try to stir up public opinion
- stir up