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Meaning of contain oneself | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

To exercise restraint in the expression one's emotions

reflexive

Examples

“I'm so excited, I can hardly contain myself!”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

contained contained multitudes contained oneself containerise containerised containerises