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consist v. [
dwell, lie, lie in] originate (in); "The problems dwell in the social injustices in this country"
. wn #2
consist v. have its essential character; be comprised or contained in; be embodied in; "The payment consists in food"; "What does love consist in?"
. wn #3
consist v. be consistent in form, tenor, or character; be congruous; "Desires are to be satisfied only so far as consists with an approved end"
. wn #4
consist v. [
comprise] be composed of; "The land he conquered comprised several provinces"; "What does this dish consist of?"
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