Vocabulary Entry

stagnate

|verb • adjective

verb

To cease to flow or run; to become inactive or dull.

Example Sentences

"If the economy stagnates, it could lead to higher unemployment rates."

"The river began to stagnate due to the lack of rain."

"Her career seemed to stagnate after she stopped taking on new challenges."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The stagnate market has made it difficult for new businesses to thrive."

"In a stagnate environment, creativity often suffers."

"He felt trapped in a stagnate routine that had no excitement."