Past tense of stagnate
regular verb
The past tense of stagnate is stagnated. The past participle is also stagnated.
Forms of stagnate
| Base form (V1) | stagnate /ˈstæɡneɪt/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | stagnated |
| Past participle (V3) | stagnated |
| Present participle | stagnating |
| Third person singular | stagnates |
Stagnated in a sentence
- The myths and values of history have determined our consciousness, have destroyed our wholeness, Mind, experienced as separate from and superior to the body has all but closed our senses and ultimately stagnated the mind.1971, Jearld F. Moldenhauer, “Sweeping Statements”, in Body Politic, number 1, page 16
- There was no ulcer in the lower pouch where the hyperconcentrated fluid became stagnated.1933, Surgery, Gynecology and Obstetrics 1933-01: Volume 56 Supplement, American College of Surgeons, page 18. From the entry hyperconcentrated
- During three decades of peace the Venetian battle fleet had stagnated, but soon, once again, reserve galleys were pushing out of the Arsenal.1980, Colin Thubron, Seafarers: The Venetians, page 121. From the entry quadrireme
Meaning of stagnate
- verb To cease to flow or run.
- verb To be or become foul from standing.
- verb To cease to develop, advance, or change; to become idle.
Questions about the past tense of stagnate
- What is the past tense of stagnate?
- The past tense of stagnate is stagnated.
- What is the past participle of stagnate?
- The past participle of stagnate is stagnated.
- Is stagnate a regular or irregular verb?
- Stagnate is a regular verb: its past tense adds -d.
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