Consist - Definition
consist
v 1: originate (in); "The problems dwell in the social
injustices in this country" [syn: 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?"
3: be consistent in form, tenor, or character; be congruous;
"Desires are to be satisfied only so far as consists with an
approved end"
4: be composed of; "The land he conquered comprised several
provinces"; "What does this dish consist of?" [syn:
consist, comprise]