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English to English verb
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include or contain; have as a component |  | Example: A totally new idea is comprised in this paper
The record contains many old songs from the 1930's
source: wordnet30
| 2 |
contain or hold; have within | | Example: The jar carries wine
The canteen holds fresh water
This can contains water
source: wordnet30
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lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits | | Example: moderate your alcohol intake
hold your tongue
hold your temper
control your anger
source: wordnet30
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be divisible by | | Example: 24 contains 6
source: wordnet30
| 5 |
be capable of holding or containing | | Example: This box won't take all the items
The flask holds one gallon
source: wordnet30
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hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of | | Example: Arrest the downward trend
Check the growth of communism in South East Asia
Contain the rebel movement
Turn back the tide of communism
source: wordnet30
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To hold within fixed limits; to comprise; to include; to inclose; to hold. | | source: webster1913
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To restrain desire; to live in continence or chastity. | | source: webster1913
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