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  1. consist:


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Detailed Synonyms for consist in English

consist:

consist verb

  1. consist
    – be composed of 1
    to comprise; consist
    – be composed of 1
    • comprise verb (comprises, comprised, comprising)
      • The land he conquered comprised several provinces1
    • consist verb
      • What does this dish consist of?1
  2. consist
    – originate (in) 1
    to lie; to dwell; lie in; consist
    – originate (in) 1
    • lie verb (lies, lay, lying)
    • dwell verb (dwells, dwelt, dwelling)
      • The problems dwell in the social injustices in this country1
    • lie in verb
    • consist verb
  3. consist
    – be consistent in form, tenor, or character; be congruous 1
    consist
    – be consistent in form, tenor, or character; be congruous 1
    • consist verb
      • Desires are to be satisfied only so far as consists with an approved end1
  4. consist
    – have its essential character; be comprised or contained in; be embodied in 1
    consist
    – have its essential character; be comprised or contained in; be embodied in 1
    • consist verb
      • The payment consists in food1
      • What does love consist in?1

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Related Definitions for "consist":

  1. be composed of1
    • What does this dish consist of?1
  2. originate (in)1
  3. be consistent in form, tenor, or character; be congruous1
    • Desires are to be satisfied only so far as consists with an approved end1
  4. have its essential character; be comprised or contained in; be embodied in1
    • The payment consists in food1
    • What does love consist in?1

Related Synonyms for consist