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Intransitive verbs do not take a direct object or complement.

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Can "stagnate" be used as a transitive verb?

I know that some verbs can be used either transitively or intransitively. Is it acceptable to use a verb transitively that is generally not used that way? As in: "I can't continue to stagnate myself …
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