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Does the word "contain" is a synonym of "conclude" or "close"?

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Rebecca

No. The words, "contain","conclude" and "close" are not related to each other. The verb "contain" is used to talk about something that's held by or in something. Ex: This bottle contains water. Ex: People can barely contain their excitement about this movie. On the other hand "conclude" means to make a decision, or to end something. "Conclude" is related to the word "close" which means to shut something or to end something. Ex: The committee concluded the meeting. Ex: My girlfriend always concludes an argument by leaving the room. Ex: Can you close the door please? Ex: We have to close this deal tomorrow.

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