Definitions

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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Sales at retailers rose in April for the third month in a row, but the increase stemmed in large part from drivers spending more on gas due to higher prices.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

The dispute stemmed from a fast-tracked special legislative session last fall.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

The crux of the outrage surrounding Fennell’s film stemmed largely from the fact that she refused to rename her relatively loose, aesthetic-minded adaptation with a title that didn’t directly reference Emily Brontë’s novel.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

Lindsey said in an email that the issues stemmed from stress caused by cash-flow and payment issues.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Sophie’s frustration during high school stemmed from the Nazis’ new standardized school curriculum.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti