Definition of Contain

Verb: contain kun'teyn

Include; have as a component
"The record contains many old songs from the 1930's";
- incorporate, comprise
Have within
"This can contains water";
- hold, bear, carry
Lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
"contain your anger";
- control, hold in, hold, check, curb, moderate
(arithmetic) be divisible by
"24 contains 6"
Be capable of holding or containing
"This box won't contain all the items";
- take, hold
Hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of
"Contain the rebel movement";
- check, turn back, arrest, stop, hold back