Verb

• S: (v) enclose, hold in, confine (close in) "darkness enclosed him"
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• S: (v) hold, bear, carry, contain (contain or hold; have within) "The jar carries wine"; "The canteen holds fresh water"; "This can contains water"
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• Something ----s something
• S: (v) control, hold in, hold, contain, check, curb, moderate (lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits) "moderate your alcohol intake"; "hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"; "control your anger"
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• S: (v) conceal, hold back, hold in (hold back; keep from being perceived by others) "She conceals her anger well"