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contains

[/kənˈteɪnz/]
verb
contém
1. to have or hold something inside
The box contains several items.
A caixa contém vários itens.
2. to include or comprise
This book contains useful information.
Este livro contém informações úteis.
3. to keep under control; to restrain
He could barely contain his excitement.
Ele mal conseguia conter sua excitação.
Synonyms
includesholdscompriseshasencloses
Antonyms
excludeslacksomitsreleasesexposes

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
contém
standard usage
Portugal
contém
standard usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

contains multitudes
can't contain oneself
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