stagnate
Translation
to stagnate, to stand still, to languish
Examples
The economy began to stagnate.
The economy began to stagnate.
The water in the pond will stagnate.
The water in the pond will stagnate.
Grammar Patterns
to stop developing or making progress The economy began to stagnate.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stand still, languish, decline; Antonyms: grow, develop, flourish
Etymology
From Latin 'stagnatum', from 'stagnare' ('to form a pool of standing water'), from 'stagnum' ('pool, swamp').
Memory Tips
Think of a 'stagnant' pond—water that doesn't move and becomes unhealthy. An economy or career can do the same.