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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Those charges stemmed from a dispute involving his girlfriend at the time.

From Los Angeles Times

The accident stemmed from equipment failure and compounding human missteps.

From The Wall Street Journal

She also spots smaller mistakes - stemmed wine glasses and pepper mills didn't exist and people would be reclining while eating not sitting on dining chairs.

From BBC

Yet he did not vote to convict Trump on impeachment charges that stemmed from the riot.

From BBC

He later admitted his anger stemmed from fear, telling her, "I worry you’ll leave. It’s just that I couldn’t have my life without you."

From Salon