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Contain

usgb/kənˈteɪn/Volume
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Physical Contents

Use 'contain' when describing the items held inside something tangible like a container.

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Her purse contains her wallet and keys.
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Implicit Inclusion

'Contain' can imply that all parts included are necessary or intended for the whole.

Illustration for Implicit Inclusion
The recipe contains four ingredients.
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