To cause (someone or something) to be; to bring (someone or something) into existence; to produce or initiate a person or thing.
To come into existence; to have origin or beginning; to spring, be derived (from, with).
To employ by paying a retainer.
To hold back (a pupil) instead of allowing them to advance to the next class or year.
To keep in one's pay or service.
To keep in possession or use.
To hold secure.