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to stagnate
01
to remain inactive or unchanging, leading to a lack of progress or development
Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
State verb
Regular
Present tense
stagnate
3rd person singular
stagnates
Present participle
stagnating
Past simple
stagnated
Past participle
stagnated
Examples
Many artists fear they 'll stagnate if they do n't constantly challenge themselves.
02
to come to a complete stop or remain still, typically referring to the flow of liquids
Examples
It 's crucial to ensure proper circulation in aquariums so the water does n't stagnate.
03
stand still
04
cause to stagnate
Lexical Tree
stagnancy
stagnant
stagnation
stagnate
