Contain (Verb)
Meaning 1
Include or contain; have as a component; "A totally new idea is comprised in this paper"; "The record contains many old songs from the 1930's".
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Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
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Meaning 2
Lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits; "moderate your alcohol intake"; "hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"; "control your anger".
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 3
Be divisible by; "24 contains 6".
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Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Meaning 4
Be capable of holding or containing; "This box won't take all the items"; "The flask holds one gallon".
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Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
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Meaning 5
Hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of; "Arrest the downward trend"; "Check the growth of communism in South East Asia"; "Contain the rebel movement"; "Turn back the tide of communism".
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Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
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Meaning 6
Contain or hold; have within; "The jar carries wine"; "The canteen holds fresh water"; "This can contains water".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.