v. i. | 1. | To stand firm; to be in a fixed or permanent state, as a body composed of parts in union or connection; to hold together; to be; to exist; to subsist; to be supported and maintained. |
2. | To be composed or made up; - followed by | |
3. | To have as its substance or character, or as its foundation; to be; - followed by in. | |
4. | To be consistent or harmonious; to be in accordance; - formerly used absolutely, now followed by with. | |
5. | To insist; - followed by on. |
Verb | 1. | consist - originate (in); "The problems dwell in the social injustices in this country" |
2. | consist - have its essential character; be comprised or contained in; be embodied in; "The payment consists in food"; "What does love consist in?" | |
3. | consist - be consistent in form, tenor, or character; be congruous; "Desires are to be satisfied only so far as consists with an approved end" | |
4. | consist - be composed of; "The land he conquered comprised several provinces"; "What does this dish consist of?" Synonyms: comprise |