Consist

usgb/kənˈsɪst/
verb

To be made up or composed.

The cake consists of flour, sugar, and eggs.
Visual representation of "consist" - to be made up or composed

Often appears as...

  • consist of
  • consist in
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Visual representation of "consist"
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Fixed Structure

Used with 'of' to list ingredients or components.

Illustration for Fixed Structure
A sandwich consists of bread, cheese, and ham.
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Complete Composition

Implies that nothing else is included outside the list provided.

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The committee consists solely of experts.
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Not For Actions

Not used when describing actions or processes.

Illustration for Not For Actions
The festival consists of food stalls and music, not 'consists in dancing'.
Visual representation of the word "Consist"

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