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   content

   /kənˈtɛnt/

   adjective

   • 1. in a state of peaceful happiness: "he seemed more content, less bitter"
   • ▪ willing to accept a particular thing; satisfied: "he had to be content with third place"

   verb

   • 1. satisfy (someone): "nothing would content her apart from going off to Barcelona"
   • ▪ accept as adequate despite wanting more or better: "we contented ourselves with a few small purchases"

   noun

   • 1. a state of satisfaction: "the greater part of the century was a time of content"
   • 2. a member of the British House of Lords who votes for a particular motion.

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from Latin contentus ‘satisfied’, past participle of continere (see contain).

   Scrabble Points: 9

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