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conter — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • comprise verb To consist of or be made up of particular parts.
  • contain verb To hold something inside, or to have something as one of its parts.
  • encompass verb To include a wide range of things as part of a single whole.
  • hold verb To grasp, carry, or support something with your hands or arms.
  • keep verb To hold on to something or continue having it, rather than giving it up or losing it.
  • restrain verb To hold back or keep someone or something under control.

Senses

conter is used for these senses in English:

  • comprise (patent law) To include, contain, or be made up of, defining the minimum elements, whether essential or inessential to define an invention.
  • encompass (transitive) To include within its scope; to circumscribe or go round so as to surround; to enclose; to contain.
  • hold (transitive) To impose restraint upon; to limit in motion or action; to bind legally or morally; to confine; to restrain.
  • hold (archaic) To restrain oneself; to refrain; to hold back.
  • hold To maintain in being or action; to carry on; to prosecute, as a course of conduct or an argument; to continue; to sustain.
  • keep (transitive) To observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; to not swerve from or violate.
  • restrain (transitive) To control or keep in check.
  • restrain (transitive) To restrict or limit.

comprise — full definition

  1. verb To consist of or be made up of particular parts.
  2. verb To make up or form something as a whole.

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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