spring from

phrasal-verb
UK: /ˈsprɪŋ frɒm/
US: /ˈsprɪŋ frʌm/

  1. To originate or arise from something.

    1. The idea for the project spring from a conversation we had last year.
    2. Many environmental problems spring from human activity and its impact on nature.

  2. To emerge or appear suddenly from a place or situation.

    1. She seemed to spring from nowhere, startling everyone in the room.
    2. Opportunities can spring from unexpected places if you are open to them.

  3. To be caused by something; to be a result of something.

    1. His love for the theater spring from childhood.
    2. Much of the discontent among the workers spring from poor management decisions.

Synonyms

derive emanate arise emerge stem appear originate

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "spring from" in English means: To originate or arise from something., To emerge or appear suddenly from a place or situation., To be caused by something; to be a result of something..

The phonetic transcription of "spring from" is /ˈsprɪŋ frɒm/ in British English and /ˈsprɪŋ frʌm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "spring from": derive, emanate, arise, emerge, stem, appear, originate.

Example usage of "spring from": "The idea for the project spring from a conversation we had last year.". More examples on the page.