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Contain

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Definitions for Contain

verb
include or contain
Synonyms
incorporate comprise
Examples
  1. have as a component
  2. A totally new idea is comprised in this paper
  3. The record contains many old songs from the 1930's
verb
contain or hold
Synonyms
hold bear carry
Examples
  1. have within
  2. The jar carries wine
  3. The canteen holds fresh water
  4. This can contains water
verb
lessen the intensity of
Synonyms
control hold in hold check curb moderate
Examples
  1. temper
  2. hold in restraint
  3. hold or keep within limits
  4. moderate your alcohol intake
  5. hold your tongue
  6. hold your temper
  7. control your anger
verb
be divisible by
Examples
  1. 24 contains 6
verb
be capable of holding or containing
Synonyms
take hold
Examples
  1. This box won't take all the items
  2. The flask holds one gallon
verb
hold back, as of a danger or an enemy
Synonyms
check turn back arrest stop hold back
Examples
  1. check the expansion or influence of
  2. Arrest the downward trend
  3. Check the growth of communism in South East Asia
  4. Contain the rebel movement
  5. Turn back the tide of communism

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