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 |
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 |
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 |
