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STAGNATES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Stagnates.

Stagnates - 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

"The water stagnates in the pond during the dry season."
"When economic growth stagnates, it can lead to unemployment and recession."
"The lack of new ideas stagnates the progress of the company."
"When love stagnates in a relationship, it can lead to resentment and distance."
"The traffic always stagnates during rush hour."
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Word Game Points

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

STAGNATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is STAGNATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, stagnates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
STAGNATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is STAGNATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, stagnates is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STAGNATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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