Contain Synonyms and Antonyms

kən-tān
To include
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. include
  2. comprise
  3. comprehend
  4. embrace
  5. accommodate
  6. hold
  7. embody
  8. enclose
  9. have
  10. subsume
  11. consist of
  12. be composed of
  13. bound
  14. check
  15. receive
  16. encompass
  17. admit
  18. control
  19. incorporate
  20. seat
  21. bear
  22. carry
  23. harness
  24. involve
  25. harbor
  26. house
  27. take-in
  28. keep
  29. restrain
  30. retain
  31. stifle
  32. stop
Antonyms:
  1. exclude
To have the room or capacity for
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. hold
  2. accommodate
  3. take
  4. bear
  5. carry
To bring one's emotions under control
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. collect
  2. compose
  3. control
  4. cool
  5. simmer down

Words Related to Contain

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Contain Sentence Examples

  • Fred could hardly contain his excite­ment.

  • Even Josh couldn't contain a chuckle.

  • She laughed, unable to contain the emotion bubbling within her.

  • Finally Royce could contain himself no longer.

  • The mountain streams often contain small but good trout.

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