contained; containing; contains
Definition of contain
1
: to keep within limits: such as
c
: to follow successfully a policy of containment toward
efforts to contain Communism
d
: to prevent (an enemy or opponent) from advancing or from making a successful attack
2a
: to have within : hold
The box contains old letters.
: to restrain oneself
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The first known use of contain was in the 14th century
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