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\ ˈstüp 
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\stooped; stooping; stoops
Definition of stoop
(Entry 1 of 3)
1a : to bend the body or a part of the body forward and downward sometimes simultaneously bending the knees
b : to stand or walk with a forward inclination of the head, body, or shoulders
3a : to descend from a superior rank, dignity, or status
b : to lower oneself morally
stooped to lying
b : to fly or dive down swiftly usually to attack prey
stoop
noun (1)Definition of stoop (Entry 2 of 3)
1a : an act of bending the body forward
b : a temporary or habitual forward bend of the back and shoulders
2 : the descent of a bird especially on its prey
3 : a lowering of oneself
stoop
noun (2)Definition of stoop (Entry 3 of 3)
: a porch, platform, entrance stairway, or small veranda at a house door
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Examples of stoop in a Sentence
Verb
She stooped down to hug the child.
He had to stoop to pick it up.
He tends to stoop as he walks.
He really did that? I didn't think he could stoop so low.
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stoop
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of stoop
: to bend down or over
: to walk or stand with your head and shoulders bent forward
: to do something that is not honest, fair, etc.
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stoop
verb\ ˈstüp \
\stooped; stooping
Kids Definition of stoop
(Entry 1 of 3)
1 : to bend down or over
She stooped down to pick up the child.
2 : to stand or walk with the head and shoulders bent forward
3 : to do something that is petty, deceitful, or morally wrong
He would never stoop to lying.
stoop
nounKids Definition of stoop (Entry 2 of 3)
: a forward bend of the head and shoulders
She walks with a stoop.
stoop
nounKids Definition of stoop (Entry 3 of 3)
: a porch, platform, or stairway at the entrance of a house or building
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The first known use of stoop was before the 12th century
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