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Difference between Be content with something and Content oneself with something

be content with somethingbe satisfied with smth.; be willing to accept smth.:

  • The questionnaire results showed that 98 percent of students were “content” with their housing situation.

content oneself with somethingbe satisfied with just one thing and not bother with other things:

  • She hadn’t said much but had contented herself with smoking cigarettes and smiling.