vi to be composed or made up;
followed by of.
2. consist ·vi to insist;
followed by on.
3. consist ·vi to be consistent or harmonious; to be in accordance;
formerly used absolutely, now followed by with.
4. consist ·vi to have as its substance or character, or as its foundation; to be;
followed by in.
5. consist ·vi 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.