To make something appear, as on a stage or a place of competition.
To cause.
To pose a challenge or threat; to attack; to compete aggressively.
To draw out, bring out, bring forth (something latent); to obtain information from someone or something.
To use logic to arrive at truth; to derive by reason
To evoke, educe (emotions, feelings, responses, etc.); to generate, obtain, or provoke as a response or answer.