CONTAIN


Meaning of CONTAIN in English

v. 25B6; verb

the archive contains much unpublished material : INCLUDE, comprise, take in, incorporate, involve, encompass, embrace; consist of, be made up of, be composed of.

the boat contained four people : HOLD, carry, accommodate, seat.

he must contain his anger : RESTRAIN, curb, rein in, suppress, repress, stifle, subdue, quell, swallow, bottle up, hold in, keep in check; control, master.

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