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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These developments stemmed from the goal of strengthening Americans’ religious commitment amid the conflict and competition of the early Cold War.

From Salon • Jun. 29, 2026

According to Cisco’s 2025 Global Hybrid Work study, 81% of employers and 77% of employees acknowledged these mandates stemmed from a lack of trust in remote productivity.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 27, 2026

Hearn believes White's comments stemmed from Alalshikh asking him to explore the financial viability of staging the fight in Las Vegas, and that the UFC president then overstated his role in the event.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

While recent pressure on Accenture shares stemmed largely from fears about artificial-intelligence disruption, the latest quarterly report prompted another round of estimate cuts.

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

The most compelling new idea that Bratton brought to life stemmed from the broken window theory, which was conceived by the criminologists James Q. Wilson and George Kelling.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt