definition of
contain

[1] #1 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] #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] #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] #4 contain v. be divisible by; "24 contains 6". wn

[5] #5 contain v. [take, hold] be capable of holding or containing; "This box won't take all the items"; "The flask holds one gallon". wn