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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Yermolaiev, a multi-millionaire Monaco resident, has been subject to sanctions from Kyiv since December 2023, which Ukrainian security services reportedly said stemmed from his alcohol business activity in Russian-occupied Crimea.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

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

The altar was adorned with thick, fragrant clusters of flowers illuminated by the slender white stemmed candles that burned from six candelabra.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy