Synonyms for stem
noun
peduncle, petiole, pedice; see stalk.
from stem to stern
See stem in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Synonyms
stem 1arise derive emanate flow issue originate proceed rise spring
These verbs mean to come forth or come into being: customs that stem from the past; misery that arose from war; rights that derive from citizenship; disapproval that emanated from the teacher; happiness that flows from their friendship; prejudice that issues from fear; a proposal that originated in the Congress; a mistake that proceeded from carelessness; rebellion that rises in the provinces; new industries that spring up.
See stem in Webster's New World Roget's A-Z Thesaurus II
noun
The main part of a word to which affixes are attached:
base1, root1, theme. See words
verb
To have as a source:
arise, come, derive, emanate, flow, issue, originate, proceed, rise, spring, upspring. See start
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