consist

Verbs

  • (v) originate (in)
    • The problems dwell in the social injustices in this country
    lie in, dwell, lie,
  • (v) have its essential character; be comprised or contained in; be embodied in
    • The payment consists in food
    • What does love consist in?
  • (v) be consistent in form, tenor, or character; be congruous
    • Desires are to be satisfied only so far as consists with an approved end
  • (v) be composed of
    • The land he conquered comprised several provinces
    • What does this dish consist of?
    comprise,

Synonyms

lie in dwell lie comprise

Words of close approximity

consign
consistence consistency consistent consistently consistory