To counter a spell or ability means to cancel it, removing it from the stack. It doesn’t resolve and none of its effects occur. A countered spell is put into its owner’s graveyard.
September 30, 2016 · Kaladesh
To create one or more tokens with certain characteristics, put the specified number of tokens with the specified characteristics onto the battlefield.
February 1, 2014 · Born of the Gods
To destroy a permanent, move it from the battlefield to its owner’s graveyard.
September 30, 2011 · Innistrad
To destroy a permanent, move it from the battlefield to its owner's graveyard.
June 17, 2011 · Commander 2011
To destroy a permanent, move it from the battlefield to its owner’s graveyard.
April 1, 2011 · Duel Decks: Knights vs. Dragons
To destroy a permanent, move it from the battlefield to its owner's graveyard.
October 1, 2010 · Scars of Mirrodin
To destroy a permanent, move it from the battlefield to its owner’s graveyard.
February 1, 2010 · Worldwake
To destroy a permanent, move it from the battlefield to its owner's graveyard.