contain in Latin
contain in Latin is teneo — contain means to hold something inside, or to have something as one of its parts.
contain in Latin
teneo
(transitive) To hold inside.
What does "contain" mean?
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verb To hold something inside, or to have something as one of its parts.
"The box contains all the old photographs."
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verb To keep something under control so it does not spread or get worse.
"Firefighters worked through the night to contain the blaze."
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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 Latin?
"contain" in Latin is teneo. 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 Latin, "contain" is teneo.
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