Phrase Hound found 3 phrases and 12 compound words that contain contain. The most common are listed below. Open contain in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 3
- self-containTo not require external or additional support; to be complete in itself.
- contain multitudesTo have a complex and apparently paradoxical nature; to be inconsistent, especially in a way that is ultimately admirable or noble.
- contain oneselfTo exercise restraint in the expression one's emotions
Compound words 12
- containerSomeone who contains; something that contains.
- containeeThat which is contained; the contents.
- containestsecond-person singular simple present indicative of contain
- containmentThe state of being contained.
- containersplural of container: Someone who contains; something that contains.
- containableAble to be contained, especially applied to viruses and similar diseases.
- containmentsplural of containment: The state of being contained.
- containeesplural of containee: That which is contained; the contents.
- containingsplural of containing: present participle and gerund of contain
- containantA container.