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 markdown in GDP stemmed from an even bigger decline in government outlays than previously reported.

From MarketWatch

Initial investor caution stemmed from supply disruption risks and expectations of a brief conflict in Iran.

From Barron's

Madonna said she was saddened Banda had "chosen to release lies" and suggested the criticism stemmed from her dismissal of Oponyo.

From Barron's

A former Whittier police officer reached a plea agreement with prosecutors, ending a criminal case that stemmed from a 2020 shooting that left an unarmed man paralyzed, officials said.

From Los Angeles Times

The administration’s actions stemmed from a disagreement with Anthropic over how the Defense Department should use the company’s AI tools.

From The Wall Street Journal