contain

1. is a type of: include - have as a part, be made up out of
   same as: comprise, incorporate
2. is a type of: include - have as a part, be made up out of
   subtypes:

   • retain - hold back within
   • confine, enclose, hold in - close in
   same as: bear, carry, hold
   verb group: contain, hold, take - be capable of holding or containing
3. is a type of: hold back, keep, keep back, restrain - prevent the action or expression of
   subtypes:

   • conquer, stamp down, subdue, suppress - bring under control by force or authority
   • damp - restrain or discourage
   • crucify, mortify, subdue - hold within limits and control
   • abnegate, deny - deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure
   • train - cause to grow in a certain way by tying and pruning it
   • catch - check oneself during an action
   • bate - moderate or restrain; lessen the force of
   • thermostat - control the temperature with a thermostat
   • counteract, countercheck - oppose or check by a counteraction
   same as: check, control, curb, hold, hold in, moderate
4. referred to in: arithmetic - the branch of pure mathematics dealing with the theory of numerical calculations
   is a type of: be - have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
5. is a type of: be - have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
   same as: hold, take
   verb group:

   • bear, carry, contain, hold - contain or hold; have within
   • accommodate, admit, hold - have room for; hold without crowding
6. is a type of: defend - be on the defensive; act against an attack
   subtypes: cut down, cut out - intercept (a player)
   same as: arrest, check, hold back, stop, turn back

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