contain
verb.
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
verb.
contain or hold; have within
The jar carries wine|The canteen holds fresh water|This can contains water
Synonym: hold, carry, bear
verb.
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
verb.
be divisible by
24 contains 6
verb.
be capable of holding or containing
This box won't take all the items|The flask holds one gallon
Synonym: hold, take
verb.
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