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contain

British pronunciation/kəntˈe‍ɪn/
American pronunciation/kənˈteɪn/

to contain

[VERB]
MAIN VERB
1

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

synonyms : bear
carry
hold
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2

include or contain; have as a component

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3

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

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4

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

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5

be divisible by

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6

be capable of holding or containing

synonyms : hold
take
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Examples
1The components included a case that contained a battery and a sound-amplification device.
2Today, thanks to electronics, tiny devices that fit behind the ear contain both energy cells and an amplifier.
3One cup of it contains just 5 calories and minimal fat.
4Weight loss drinks usually contain large amounts of the same type of probiotics.
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