This is the 7464th most frequent Japanese word.
催す
"催す" means to hold (an event), feel (a sensation), or show signs of (something).
催す (もよおす) in this context means 'to hold' (an event or meeting).
会社で新年会を催します。
The company will hold a New Year's party.
催す (もよおす) here means 'to experience' or 'to feel', often referring to a physical or emotional response.
彼は急に吐き気を催した。
He suddenly felt nausea.
催す (もよおす) is used metaphorically here, meaning 'to evoke' or 'to bring about' a feeling or mood.