STEM


Meaning of STEM in English

I. verb

Synonyms: spring 1, arise, derive (from), emanate, flow, head, issue, originate, proceed, rise

II. verb

to hinder or prevent by or as if by damming

stem the flow of blood

Synonyms: stanch, stop

Related Word: arrest, check, control

Merriam Webster. Collegiate thesaurus English vocabulary.      Английский энциклопедический словарь тезаурус.