stagnate
/ˈstæɡˌneɪt/
stag · nate
ˈstæɡ · ˌneɪt
English Definition
v. to stop developing, growing, progressing, or advancing
Significado en Español
estancarse
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
trì trệ, đình trệ
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
sta (stand) + gnate (birth) → stop developing
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In a booming economy, businesses are less likely to:
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A
flourish
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B
expand
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C
stagnate
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D
profit
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C — stagnate.
“stagnate” means v. to stop developing, growing, progressing, or advancing
Common questions about “stagnate”
What does “stagnate” mean?
stagnate — v. to stop developing, growing, progressing, or advancing. In Chinese: 停滞.
How do you pronounce “stagnate”?
stagnate is pronounced /ˈstæɡˌneɪt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: stag · nate.
Is “stagnate” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. stagnate appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “stagnate”?
sta (stand) + gnate (birth) → stop developing
