Synonyms for contain

Other words for “contain”, grouped by meaning.

We found 15 synonyms for “contain”. The most common are incorporate, comprise, hold, bear, carry.

verb include or contain; have as a component

verb contain or hold; have within

verb lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

verb be capable of holding or containing

Synonymstake hold

verb hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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