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to consist
01
to be constructed from or made up of certain things or people
Intransitive: to consist of sth
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
State verb
Regular
Present tense
consist
3rd person singular
consists
Present participle
consisting
Past simple
consisted
Past participle
consisted
Examples
The salad consists of lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and dressing.
02
to align or agree with something in a consistent manner
Intransitive: to consist with sth
Examples
His actions consist with the values he claims to uphold.
03
to exist or be found in a particular place or state
Intransitive: to consist in an element or quality
Examples
The beauty of the painting consists in its simplicity and emotion.
Lexical Tree
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