contain

verb

1. 1

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

   Arrest the downward trend

   Check the growth of communism in South East Asia

2. 2

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

   moderate your alcohol intake

   hold your tongue

3. 3

   include or contain; have as a component

   A totally new idea is comprised in this paper

   The record contains many old songs from the 1930's

4. 4

   contain or hold; have within

   The jar carries wine

   The canteen holds fresh water

5. 5

   be capable of holding or containing

   This box won't take all the items

   The flask holds one gallon

6. 6

   be divisible by

   24 contains 6