Meaning & Definition of Consist in English
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Consist
/kənsɪst/
verb
1. Originate (in)
- "The problems dwell in the social injustices in this country"
synonym:
- dwell,
- consist,
- lie,
- lie in
2. Have its essential character
- Be comprised or contained in
- Be embodied in
- "The payment consists in food"
- "What does love consist in?"
synonym:
- consist
3. Be consistent in form, tenor, or character
- Be congruous
- "Desires are to be satisfied only so far as consists with an approved end"
synonym:
- consist
4. Be composed of
- "The land he conquered comprised several provinces"
- "What does this dish consist of?"
synonym:
- consist,
- comprise
Examples of using
The new skyscraper, which will consist of two intertwined 100-meter towers, is expected to be completed in 100.
What should a healthy breakfast consist of?
How many people does this ship's crew consist of?