to stem
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3.9
- verb
- /stɛm/
- All right, that stems from unresolved trauma.
- stems from the fact
- stem from difficulties
- stems from fear
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Watch on YouTubeIf so, what do you think they stem from growing up?
- If so, what do you think they stem from growing up?
- Either way, it all stems from struggling to feel worthy.
- So the problems mostly stem from over clocking.
- And then all life stems from the sun.
- All right, that stems from unresolved trauma.
- I think some of this pressure also stems from my mom.
- And I believe that self dignity stems from a lot of things.
- But the idea that I know the answer actually stems from fear.
- That's true yes and you know pride often stems from insecurity.
- This interest really, I think, stems from magnesium's role in muscle function.
- So this is something stemming from Christian theology.
- So as I said, I think these all stem from the same kind of topic and idea.
- This entire documentary has stemmed from a hatred and a jealousy of Kate.
- But this stems from what you said a couple minutes ago.
- It really stems from having a clear sense of purpose.
- We think the perception mostly stems from this.
- I I I don't know where it stems from with him.
- I, I think the, the foundation of our work stems from having power words.
Examples
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Your self-doubt stems from more than just your father.
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Now, this all stems from the fact that Congress failed us.
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Students' interest in your music class may stem from an interest in a particular style of music.
Academic text (2011) -
I think some of this pressure also stems from my mom.
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And the economic trouble stems from that fact.
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This stems from the need to rebel against authority.
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I think perfectionism often stems from fear of some sort.
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The biological utility of memory stems from its ability to modify future behavior based on past experience.
Academic text (2017) -
Many of the challenges Las Vegas believers face stem from the city's culture of vice.
Academic text (2012) -
Many of the issues we face today stem from our past decisions.
Synonyms
146
3.8
To start or create something
46
5.2
To come from a particular cause or origin
38
3.5
Come from a place, time, or situation
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5.1
Develop from something that existed but was not obvious
Idioms
Compounds
- Specialized
159
4.1
A basic body unit that can become different kinds of cells and make more of itself
- Specialized
47
3.7
Study of cells that can become other cells and how they can treat disease
- Specialized
20
4.1
The part of the brain near the spinal cord that controls breathing and heart rate
- Specialized
11
4.1
A study of cells taken from early human embryos to develop medical treatments
- Specialized
1
4.4
The part of the brain at the base that connects to the spinal cord and controls breathing and heart rate
- Specialized
1
6.1
A special cell inside bones that makes red and white blood cells and platelets
- Jargon
1
8.2
A skiing turn where you push the tail of one ski out to slow and change direction
A small fern with a dark thin stem that grows in warm parts of the Americas
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Etymology
Stem meaning 'to come from' uses the image of parts growing out of a main trunk, so if something stems from a cause it starts or comes from that cause.