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contain

verb(con-tain)

be capable of holding or containing

Synonyms: hold, take,

contain

verb(con-tain)

include or contain; have as a component

Synonyms: comprise, incorporate,

Examples:

The record contains many old songs from the 1930's.

contain

verb(con-tain)

lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

Synonyms: check, control, curb, hold, hold in, moderate,

contain

verb(con-tain)

contain or hold; have within

Synonyms: bear, carry, hold,

Examples:

This can contains water.

contain

verb(con-tain)

hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of

Synonyms: arrest, check, hold back, stop, turn back,

contain

verb(con-tain)

be divisible by

Examples:

24 contains 6.

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