Synonyms for

Stemmed

Verb / stemd / Another word for stemmed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Stopped or slowed the flow of something.

Synonyms & similar words

halt cauline stanch staunch stem caulescent acaulescent stemless stopped slowed curbed restrained checked halted arrested stalled prevented obstructed blocked impeded thwarted hampered delayed interrupted intercepted surmounted overcame controlled

Synonyms by register

Formal

originated arose derived sprang

Informal

came from started from was caused by

Literary

issued flowed emanated

Antonyms

advanced progressed continued moved proceeded developed

Common collocations

  • stemmed from the fact
  • stemmed from an
  • stemmed from a
  • stemmed from the
  • stemmed from this
  • stemmed from the need
  • stemmed from the decision

Word family

noun stem
verb stem

Usage note

This word is often used to describe the origin or cause of something. It is typically followed by 'from'.

Example sentences

  1. He stemmed the flow of water from the faucet.
  2. She stemmed the tide of criticism with her apology.
  3. The dam was built to stem the river's flow.
  4. The new policy was put in place to stem the spread of the virus.
  5. The medication helped to stem the growth of the tumor.

Quotes

  • A nation or civilization that continues to produce soft-minded men purchases its own spiritual death on the installment plan. - Martin Luther King Jr.
  • The art of progress is to preserve order amid change and to preserve change amid order. - Alfred North Whitehead
  • To escape criticism: do nothing, say nothing, be nothing. - Elbert Hubbard

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