contain

/kəntˈe‍ɪn/

/kənˈteɪn/

to contain

MAIN VERB

to have or hold something within or include something as a part

synonyms : bear

include or contain; have as a component

synonyms : comprise

lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

synonyms : check

hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of

synonyms : arrest

be divisible by

be capable of holding or containing

synonyms : hold

Examples

1. Each pill in this bottle contains 500 milligrams of the medicine.

2. The email contained an important business message.

3. This document contains essential guidelines for the project.

4. The envelope contained a surprise birthday card.