Synonyms (Grouped by Similarity of Meaning) of verb contain
Sense 2:
hold, bear, carry, contain
include
Sense 5:
contain, take, hold
beSense 1:
incorporate, contain, comprise
includeSense 3:
control, hold in, hold, contain, check, curb, moderate
restrain, keep, keep back, hold backSense 4:
contain
beSense 6:
check, turn back, arrest, stop, contain, hold back
defend