Contains

//kənˈteɪnz// verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1
third-person singular simple present indicative of contain form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Synonyms

control check comprise comprise control curb

Example

"You should write HANDLE WITH CARE on the parcel that contains the teacups."

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