consist

verb

1. originate (in)

   verb.stative

   Synonyms dwell lie lie in

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. have its essential character; be comprised or contained in; be embodied in

   verb.stative

   Examples

   The payment consists in food.

   What does love consist in?

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. be consistent in form, tenor, or character; be congruous

   verb.stative

   Examples

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

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. be composed of

   verb.stative

   Examples

   What does this dish consist of?

   Synonyms comprise

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. To stand firm; to be in a fixed or permanent state, as a body composed of parts in union or connection; to hold together; to be; to exist; to subsist; to be supported and maintained.

   verb

   Source: webster1913