CONSIST

• (verb) be composed of

  "The land he conquered comprised several provinces", "What does this dish consist of?"

  synonyms : comprise

• (verb) originate (in)

  "The problems dwell in the social injustices in this country"

  synonyms : dwell , lie , lie in

• (verb) be consistent in form, tenor, or character; be congruous

  "Desires are to be satisfied only so far as consists with an approved end"

• (verb) have its essential character; be comprised or contained in; be embodied in

  "The payment consists in food", "What does love consist in?"

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