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  • Definition
    • contain :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

    • contain :contain or hold; have within
      • The jar carries wine|The canteen holds fresh water|This can contains water

    • contain :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

    • contain :be divisible by
      • 24 contains 6

    • contain :be capable of holding or containing
      • This box won't take all the items|The flask holds one gallon

    • contain :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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