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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That case stemmed from a 2012 police investigation – "Operation Alto" – in which 18 crew from the Philippines were recognised as victims of modern slavery.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The charges stemmed from what authorities said was an attempt by Blessing to enter Donuts Plus on Erringer Road in Simi Valley at 3:30 a.m. on May 27.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

The initial litigation stemmed from allegations that Johnson was “running a fraud and extortion scheme” where he claimed to be a U.S. intelligence agent.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

That followed Tesla investors’ approval for that company to also move its headquarters from California to Texas, which stemmed from Musk’s feud with California officials over COVID-era restrictions in 2020.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

They stopped for sorbet, served in stemmed glasses, and she told him about Feral’s storms, and how they would eat the snow with spoonfuls of jam.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor