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bate vs contain

contain vs bate

bate and contain both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bate No No Yes No
contain No No Yes No
As verbs, contain is a hypernym of bate; that is, contain is a word with a broader meaning than bate:
  • bate: moderate or restrain; lessen the force of
  • contain: lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
Other hypernyms of bate include check, control, curb, hold, hold in, moderate.
bate (verb) contain (verb)
soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of
flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
moderate or restrain; lessen the force of include or contain; have as a component
be divisible by
contain or hold; have within
be capable of holding or containing
Difference between bate and contain

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