Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

consist

verb
/kənˈsɪst/
Definition
To be composed or made up of something.
Examples
  • The committee consists of five members.
  • Her diet consists mainly of fruits and vegetables.
  • The team’s success consists in their ability to work together.
Meaning
Consist refers to the way in which different parts or elements come together to form a whole.
Synonyms
  • comprise
  • include
  • constitute
  • be made up of