stagnates in English

verb

1

(of water or air) cease to flow or move; become stagnant.

Pointed out was the fact that due to the closure of these sluice gates there was no flow of water, resulting in water stagnating in the khazan lands.

synonyms: stop flowing, become stagnant, become trapped, stand, become foul, become stale, fester, putrefy

verb

stop flowing, become stagnant, become trapped, stand, become foul, become stale, fester, putrefy
languish, decline, deteriorate, fall, become stagnant, do nothing, stand still, tread water, be sluggish
slug, idle, laze

Use "stagnates" in a sentence

1. Water that collects and stagnates in the Bilge of a ship

2. Diversification of trade partners and access to new markets is also a priority for both sides, especially as Western demand stagnates under the shadow of the global recession.

3. However, also omega-3 fats can be harmful if consumed in excess as all dietary fat stimulates the production of bile which may be converted into Apocholic acid, a proven carcinogen, if a lot of fat stagnates in the large intestine for too long.