contained
v.v. to have something inside or as a part of it. You use this when describing what is in a box, a book, or even a feeling.
v. to have or hold within; to include as a constituent element. Transitive — requires a direct object to specify the contents.
The box contained several old photographs.
The report contained several errors that the team had to fix before the final deadline.
The ancient vessel contained traces of olive oil and wine, providing archaeologists with vital clues about the dietary habits of the civilization that once thrived there.
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object. In the passive voice, it is often followed by 'in' rather than 'by'.
The box was contained of booksThe box contained booksLearners often confuse 'contain' with 'consist of' or 'be composed of'; 'contain' is a simple transitive verb.