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contain
verb
hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of
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verb
hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of
“Arrest the downward trend”
verb
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
“moderate your alcohol intake”
verb
include or contain; have as a component
“A totally new idea is comprised in this paper”
verb
contain or hold; have within
“The jar carries wine”
verb
be capable of holding or containing
“This box won't take all the items”
verb
be divisible by
“24 contains 6”
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Arrest the downward trend
Check the growth of communism in South East Asia
Contain the rebel movement
Turn back the tide of communism
moderate your alcohol intake
hold your tongue
hold your temper
control your anger
A totally new idea is comprised in this paper
The record contains many old songs from the 1930's
The jar carries wine
The canteen holds fresh water
This can contains water
This box won't take all the items
The flask holds one gallon
24 contains 6
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