contain

US /kənˈteɪn/

UK /kənˈteɪn/

1.

have or hold (something) within

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The box contains old letters.

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This bottle can contain up to one liter of liquid.

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include comprise hold accommodate house

2.

control or restrain (oneself or a feeling)

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She struggled to contain her anger.

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The police managed to contain the crowd.

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restrain control curb hold back suppress

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container