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Contain

🔄 Synonyms of "Contain"

15 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
controlnoun	(transitive) To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.
incorporateverb	(transitive) To include (something) as a part.
holdverb	(transitive) To grasp or grip.
moderatenoun	Not excessive; acting in moderation
compriseverb	(transitive) To be made up of; to consist of (especially a comprehensive list of parts).
carryverb	(transitive) To lift (something) and take it to another place; to transport (something) by lifting.
checkverb	An inspection or examination.
takeverb	(transitive) To get into one's hands, possession, or control, with or without force.
arrestnoun	(law) The process of arresting a criminal, suspect etc.
curbnoun	(transitive) To check, restrain or control.
stopverb	(intransitive) To cease moving.
hold backverb	(idiomatic, intransitive) To act with reserve; to contain one's full measure or power.
turn backverb	(intransitive) To reverse direction and retrace one's steps.
hold inverb	(transitive) To keep something to oneself; to prevent from escaping.
bearverb	A large, generally omnivorous mammal (a few species are purely carnivorous or herbivorous), having shaggy fur, a very small tail, and flat feet; a member of the family Ursidae.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Contain"

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Word	Definition
carryverb	(transitive) To lift (something) and take it to another place; to transport (something) by lifting.
holdverb	(transitive) To grasp or grip.
takeverb	(transitive) To get into one's hands, possession, or control, with or without force.
turn backverb	(intransitive) To reverse direction and retrace one's steps.
compriseverb	(transitive) To be made up of; to consist of (especially a comprehensive list of parts).
controlverb	(transitive) To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.
arrestverb	(transitive) To seize (someone) with the authority of the law; to take into legal custody.
incorporateverb	(transitive) To include (something) as a part.
stopverb	(intransitive) To cease moving.
hold backverb	(idiomatic, intransitive) To act with reserve; to contain one's full measure or power.
hold inverb	(transitive) To keep something to oneself; to prevent from escaping.
moderateverb	(transitive) To reduce the excessiveness of (something).
curbverb	(transitive) To check, restrain or control.
checkverb	(transitive) To inspect; to examine.
bearverb	(now transitive outside certain set patterns such as 'bear with'; formerly also intransitive) To endure or withstand (hardship, scrutiny, etc.); to tolerate; to be patient (with).
containmentnoun	(uncountable, countable) The state of containing.
confineverb	(transitive) To restrict (someone or something) to a particular scope or area; to keep in or within certain bounds.
circumscribeverb	To limit narrowly; to restrict.
containernoun	An item in which objects, materials or data can be stored or transported.
limitverb	(transitive) To restrict; to circumscribe; not to allow to go beyond a certain bound, to set boundaries.