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stagnate

/ˈstæɡˌneɪt/
stag · nate ˈstæɡ · ˌneɪt
English Definition
v. to stop developing, growing, progressing, or advancing
中文释义
停滞
Significado en Español
estancarse
한국어 뜻
정체되다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
trì trệ, đình trệ
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Example Sentence

Without regular updates, the software will stagnate and fall behind its competitors.

如果没有定期更新,软件将停滞不前并落后于竞争对手。

Synonyms
cease idle stall standstill
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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:

  1. A flourish
  2. B expand
  3. C stagnate
  4. D profit
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C — stagnate. “stagnate” means v. to stop developing, growing, progressing, or advancing

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Without any fresh ideas, even a great company can begin to ______.

  1. A stagnate
  2. B flourish
  3. C grow
  4. D advance
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A — 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.

How do you use “stagnate” in a sentence?

Without regular updates, the software will stagnate and fall behind its competitors. (如果没有定期更新,软件将停滞不前并落后于竞争对手。)

What are synonyms for “stagnate”?

cease, idle, stall, standstill — all close in meaning to stagnate (v. to stop developing, growing, progressing, or advancing).

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

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