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STAGNATE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Stagnate.

Stagnate - as a verb

Stand still

Example: "Industry will stagnate if we do not stimulate our economy"

Cause to stagnate

Example: "There are marshes that stagnate the waters"

Cease to flow; stand without moving

Example: "Stagnating waters"

Be idle; exist in a changeless situation

Example: "The old man sat and stagnated on his porch"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
idlelazeslug
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"Without any new ideas, the company's growth started to stagnate."
"Her career seemed to stagnate as she couldn't find better job opportunities."
"When the economy stagnates, it can lead to high levels of unemployment."
"The government's policies have caused the country's development to stagnate."
"If you don't exercise regularly, your muscles will stagnate and weaken."
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Word Game Points

Is STAGNATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, stagnate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

STAGNATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is STAGNATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, stagnate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
STAGNATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is STAGNATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, stagnate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STAGNATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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