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contain v. [
incorporate, comprise] 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"
. wn #2
contain v. [
hold, bear, carry] contain or hold; have within; "The jar carries wine"; "The canteen holds fresh water"; "This can contains water"
. wn #3
contain v. [
control, hold in, hold, check, curb, moderate] 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"
. wn #4
contain v. be divisible by; "24 contains 6"
. wn #5
contain v. [
take, hold] be capable of holding or containing; "This box won't take all the items"; "The flask holds one gallon"
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