spring from

phrasal verb

sprang from or sprung from; sprung from; springing from; springs from

informal

: to start from or be caused by (something)

The idea sprang from a dream I had.

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An étude is a piece that springs from a motion of the hand: fingers rapidly hammering on a single key, say, or eight fingers meeting the keyboard at the same time. —

Justin Davidson, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2025 But the extremity of crisis brought a simple truth into clear view: The loving intuition that springs from parenting is a protective force. —

Ali Martin, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Jan. 2025 The duo was invited to speak to officers about their experience and a relationship sprung from there. —

Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 8 Jan. 2025 Phases And Faces Of The Moon The poetic impulses powering ‘Moonlight Rhapsody’ spring from El Khalil’s recognition of the existential challenges that our planet, and all its life forms, have experienced over the last two years—and continue to face. —

Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for spring from