originate (in)

have its essential character; be comprised or contained in; be embodied in

be consistent in form, tenor, or character; be congruous

be composed of

form or compose

create and charge with a task or function

to compose or represent:

set up or lay the groundwork for

discourse that surrounds a language unit and helps to determine its interpretation

the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event

enter into a contractual arrangement

engage by written agreement

squeeze or press together

be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness

become smaller or draw together

a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law

(contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make

a variety of bridge in which the bidder receives points toward game only for the number of tricks he bid

make or cause to be or to become

bring into existence

pursue a creative activity; be engaged in a creative activity

invest with a new title, office, or rank

create by artistic means

a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn

determine the essential quality of

give a definition for the meaning of a word

determine the nature of

show the form or outline of

decide upon or fix definitely

reason by deduction; establish by deduction

obtain

come from

develop or evolve from a latent or potential state

come from; be connected by a relationship of blood, for example