stemmed

[stemd] / stɛmd /

VERB

come from

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arise derive emanate

STRONG

develop flow head issue originate proceed rise spring

WEAK

be bred be brought about be caused be generated

Antonyms

STRONG

cease decrease end halt lessen repress stop

WEAK

abet aid cause encourage help

VERB

prevent, stop

Synonyms

STRONGEST

contain curb hinder resist restrain withstand

STRONG

arrest check control dam oppose stay

WEAK

bring to a standstill hold back

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aid assist encourage help

STRONG

let go liberate release

WEAK

abet cause

Example Sentences

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The Justice Department’s struggle to appoint U.S. attorneys stemmed from a mix of obstinance and incompetence.

From Slate • Mar. 24, 2026

Yet an increase in orders in March stemmed largely from customers trying to buy energy or other goods before the war with Iran pushed prices up even further.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

Ainslie told the BBC last year that splitting with Ineos after the "fallout" was "a difficult decision" but stemmed from "different opinions on how to move forwards with the team".

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

According to the company, the refund stemmed from paying too much in tax in prior years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Sula was a heavy brown with large quiet eyes, one of which featured a birthmark that spread from the middle of the lid toward the eyebrow, shaped something like a stemmed rose.

From "Sula" by Toni Morrison