To bring into existence (a situation, quality, result etc.); to give rise to, cause, create.
To assume form; to come into existence; to be caused or produced.
To give existence to, to produce (living creatures).
To endow with gender; to create gender or enhance the importance of gender.
To act with reserve; to contain one's full measure or power.
To delay the progress of, especially in school.
To contain; stop.