περιέχω — meaning in English

English meaning

• compose verb To make up or form the parts of something.
• contain verb To hold something inside, or to have something as one of its parts.
• hold verb To grasp, carry, or support something with your hands or arms.

Senses

περιέχω is used for these senses in English:

• compose To settle (an argument, dispute etc.); to come to a settlement.
• hold To maintain in being or action; to carry on; to prosecute, as a course of conduct or an argument; to continue; to sustain.

compose — full definition

1. verb To make up or form the parts of something.
2. verb To create a piece of music or writing.
3. verb To calm oneself or bring one's emotions under control.

contain — full definition

1. verb To hold something inside, or to have something as one of its parts.
2. verb To keep something under control so it does not spread or get worse.

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