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contain

UK
/kənˈteɪn/
US
/kənˈteɪn/

Translations

containverb
contained
Past Simple
contained
Past Participle
containing
Gerund
UK
/kənˈteɪn/
US
/kənˈteɪn/
The box contains several old photographs.
La boîte contient plusieurs vieilles photos.
Additional translations
contenirEn parlant d’une émotion, d’un rire ou d’une réaction à maîtriser.
contenirAu sens de limiter la propagation ou l’augmentation.
Synonyms
incorporate
encompass
consist of
comprise
enclose
include
hold
Antonyms
let go
exclude
release

Definitions

containverb
To have or hold within; to include or encompass.
The box contains several old photographs.
To keep (an emotion, expression, or activity) under control; restrain.
She struggled to contain her laughter during the solemn ceremony.
To prevent from spreading or increasing.
The government implemented measures to contain the outbreak.
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