contains

VERB

include, hold

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accommodate consist of enclose encompass have incorporate involve

STRONG

comprehend comprise embody embrace hold seat subsume

WEAK

be composed of have capacity for take in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

exclude free

STRONG

disbelieve let go release

VERB

hold back, control

Synonyms

STRONGEST

collect cool curb stop

STRONG

check compose cork harness hog-tie rein repress restrain restrict smother stifle

WEAK

bottle up hold in keep back keep lid on put half nelson on simmer down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

continue encourage

STRONG

allow free help let go liberate permit release

WEAK

exclude

Example Sentences

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A weathered notebook contains messages from those who have stopped by.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2026

The holy scripture contains the hymns and teachings of the Sikh Gurus, along with compositions by saint-poets from different spiritual traditions.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026

The region's most massive star, located slightly left of center near the top of the image, contains roughly 60 to 70 times the Sun's mass.

From Science Daily • Jul. 5, 2026

Introduced to the assembly on Tuesday, it contains provisions that could see a two-year jail sentence imposed on people who conduct conversion practices.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026

“Fly has located a place of significant interest. The ground looks markedly different from here. It stands to reason that we could find a sample that contains signs of an ancient water supply there.”

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga