contain
Translation
to contain, to hold, to include, to control
Examples
This box contains old photos.
This box contains old photos.
Firefighters tried to contain the fire.
Firefighters tried to contain the fire.
Grammar Patterns
to contain ((sth.)) to have (sth.) inside The bottle contains water.
to contain ((sth.)) to control or restrain (sth.) The police contained the crowd.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hold, include; control, restrain
Etymology
From Latin 'continere', from 'con-' (together) + 'tenere' (to hold). 'To hold together'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'container'. A container's job is to 'contain' things inside it.