contain
Translation
to contain, to include, to hold, to control
Examples
This box contains old books.
This box contains old books.
The report contains important information.
The report contains important information.
She could not contain her excitement.
She could not contain her excitement.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to have or hold (sth.) within This box contains old books.
((sth.)) to control or restrain (a feeling) She could not contain her excitement.
Similar Words
Synonyms: include, hold, comprise; Antonyms: exclude, release
Etymology
From Latin 'con-' (together) + 'tenere' (to hold). Literally 'to hold together'.
Memory Tips
A 'container' is something that 'contains' things. The noun is a great clue to the verb's meaning.