To have derived from
To have come into being as a result of something
Past tense for to move or jump suddenly or rapidly upwards or forwards
“They hid behind the doorway and listened, preparing to spring out and attack if needed.”
Past tense for to move rapidly or suddenly from a constrained position
“The mouth of the trap was hidden by a mat that would spring back into place after the actor had passed through the floor.”
Past tense for to originate from
“Hope, though, does spring from some unexpected corners.”
Past tense for to appear or come into existence, especially suddenly
“Sprinkler heads then spring up from the ground and begin showering him with water.”
Past tense for to proliferate or spread (quickly)
“Numerous hotels would begin to spring up all along the coast.”
Past tense for to set free from captivity
“Micah had to spend a night in jail until Arthur arrived to spring him.”
Past tense for to present or propose something suddenly or unexpectedly to (someone)
“He chose a November night in 1892 to spring his idea on the Intelligentsia of Paris with a speech at the Sorbornne.”
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