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Synonyms for Contain (same or very similar meaning)

WordNet sense 1 (be capable of holding or containing):
hold, take

WordNet sense 2 (contain or hold; have within):
bear, carry

WordNet sense 3 (include or contain; have as a component):
comprise, incorporate, incorporate

WordNet sense 4 (lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits):
check, control, curb, moderate, moderate, hold in

WordNet sense 5 (hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of):
arrest, stop, turn back, hold back


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