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contain vs bate

bate vs contain

contain and bate both are verbs.

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

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