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How to pronounce “agitate

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Pronunciation guide for agitate

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of agitate with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
How to Find Your Voice for Climate ActionWell, I speak to ignite, connect and always agitate.
Definition summary
(transitive) To disturb or excite; to perturb or stir up (a person). [from 16th c.]

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How to pronounce agitate

How to Find Your Voice for Climate Action

Well, I speak to ignite, connect and always agitate.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “agitate

Meaning

  • [Verb]
  • (transitive) To disturb or excite; to perturb or stir up (a person). [from 16th c.]
  • (transitive) To cause to move with a violent, irregular action; to shake. [from 16th c.]
  • To participate in political agitation (sense 3).
  • (transitive, obsolete) To set in motion; to actuate. [16th–18th c.]
  • (transitive, now rare) To discuss or debate. [from 16th c.]
  • (transitive, now rare) To mull over, or think deeply about; to consider, to devise. [from 17th c.]
  • [Adverb]
  • present adverbial passive participle of agiti

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