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stagnate

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stagnate

(verb)

Meaning

to stop developing or progressing

Example

"Without new ideas, the project began to stagnate and lose interest."

Synonyms

remain stagnantstand still

Antonyms

advanceprogress

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'stagnare', meaning to be stagnant.
Related word forms
  • verb: stagnated
  • noun: stagnation

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