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contain in Italian

contain in Italian is contenere — contain means to hold something inside, or to have something as one of its parts.

contain in Italian

contenere
verb

What does "contain" mean?

  1. verb To hold something inside, or to have something as one of its parts.
    "The box contains all the old photographs."
  2. verb To keep something under control so it does not spread or get worse.
    "Firefighters worked through the night to contain the blaze."

contain in a sentence

  • The box contains all the old photographs.
  • This report contains three separate sections.
  • Firefighters worked through the night to contain the blaze.
  • She struggled to contain her excitement.

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What is "contain" in Italian?

"contain" in Italian is contenere. contain means: To hold something inside, or to have something as one of its parts.

How do you use "contain" in a sentence?

Example: "The box contains all the old photographs." In Italian, "contain" is contenere.

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