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English verb: consist | |||
| 1. | consist (stative) originate (in) | ||
| Samples | The problems dwell in the social injustices in this country. | ||
| Synonyms | dwell, lie, lie in | ||
| Pattern of use | Something is ----ing PP | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | be, exist | ||
| 2. | consist (stative) have its essential character; be comprised or contained in; be embodied in | ||
| Samples | The payment consists in food. What does love consist in?. | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s PP | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | be | ||
| 3. | consist (stative) be consistent in form, tenor, or character; be congruous | ||
| Samples | Desires are to be satisfied only so far as consists with an approved end. | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | agree, check, correspond, fit, gibe, jibe, match, tally | ||
| 4. | consist (stative) be composed of | ||
| Samples | The land he conquered comprised several provinces. What does this dish consist of?. | ||
| Synonyms | comprise | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | be | ||
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