stagnate (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈstæɡneɪt/

Definition

To stop developing, growing, or moving forward; to become slow or inactive.

Examples

• The economy began to stagnate after the war.

• Without new ideas, the project started to stagnate.

• His career stagnated after he refused the promotion.

How to Use stagnate

stagnate in (prepositional phrase)

To remain inactive or undeveloped within a particular situation or place. — "She felt she would stagnate in her hometown."

stagnate due to (prepositional phrase)

To stop developing or growing because of a specific cause. — "The local economy stagnated due to a lack of investment."

Synonyms of stagnate

Words with a similar meaning to stagnate:

• stall
• idle
• languish
• deteriorate

Antonyms of stagnate

Words with the opposite meaning to stagnate:

• progress
• flourish
• advance

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