Contain and Compose

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Contain

Contain verb - To have as part of a whole.
Usage example: the contract contains several new clauses
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Compose is a synonym for contain in control topic. In some cases you can use "Compose" instead a verb "Contain", when it comes to topics like restraint.
Nearby Words: container, containing, containment, containable

Compose

Compose verb - To gain emotional or mental control of.
Usage example: she took a deep breath and composed herself
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Contain is a synonym for compose in calm topic. Sometimes you can use "Contain" instead a verb "Compose", if it concerns topics such as restraint.
Nearby Words: composition, composure, composing, compost, composer

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part contain part compose part
story contain story compose story
words contain words compose words
music contain music compose music
Other words: message, song, lyrics, spells, songs, creatures, themes.
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