dictionary.pt

dictionary.pt

contain (subjunctive/imperative)

verbgeneral usecommon/kõˈtɐ.ɲɐ/con·te·nha

Definition

1

Verb form of 'to contain': 1st and 3rd person singular present subjunctive; 3rd person singular imperative.

Usage examples

It's important that he contain himself during the argument.
Contain your anger and think calmly.

Common combinations

that he contain himselfcontain your tearscontain your breath