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To contain something

include

verb

to contain someone or something as a part

contents

noun

the things that are inside something such as a box, bottle, building, or room

contain

verb

a container, envelope, room, etc. that contains something has something inside it

fit

verb

if you can fit a person or thing somewhere, there is enough space for you to put them there

catch

verb

if a container catches liquid or small objects or pieces, they fall into it when it is below them

house

verb

to be the place where something is kept, or where an activity is carried out

harbor

verb

if a place harbors something, that thing can be found there

accommodate

verb

to provide enough space for something or someone

hold

verb

to have something inside

have

verb

to contain or include parts, members, etc.

caxirola

a percussion instrument used by football fans which makes a rattling sound when shaken

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