Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - contain
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contain
v.tr. 1 hold or be capable of holding within itself; include, comprise. 2 (of measures) consist of or be equal to (a gallon contains eight pints). 3 prevent (an enemy, difficulty, etc.) from moving or extending. 4 control or restrain (oneself, one's feelings, etc.). 5 (of a number) be divisible by (a factor) without a remainder. Derivatives containable adj. Etymology: ME f. OF contenir f. L continere content- (as com-, tenere hold)
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verb see: thin Date: 14th century transitive verb to keep within limits: as, restrain, control , check, halt , to follow successfully a policy of ~ment toward , to prevent (as an enemy or opponent) from advancing or from making a successful attack, 2. to have within ; hold, comprise, include , 3. to be divisible by usually without a remainder, enclose, bound, intransitive verb to restrain oneself, ~able adjective Synonyms: see: ~ ...Толковый словарь английского языка
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