Synonyms for consist
kənˈsɪstcon·sist

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:5.0 / 1 vote

1. dwell, consist, lie, lie inverb

   originate (in)

   "The problems dwell in the social injustices in this country"

   Synonyms:
   lie in, comprise, dwell, populate, harp, lie down, brood, live, lie, rest, inhabit

2. consistverb

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

   "The payment consists in food"; "What does love consist in?"

   Synonyms:
   dwell, comprise, lie, lie in

3. consistverb

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

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

   Synonyms:
   dwell, comprise, lie, lie in

4. consist, compriseverb

   be composed of

   "The land he conquered comprised several provinces"; "What does this dish consist of?"

   Synonyms:
   lie in, make up, comprise, dwell, contain, incorporate, lie, constitute, be, represent

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   • Exist

PPDB, the paraphrase databaseRate these paraphrases:2.0 / 2 votes

1. List of paraphrases for "consist":

   include, compound, comprise, decomposition, understand

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How to use consist in a sentence?

1. Leon Blum:

   I have often thought morality may perhaps consist solely in the courage of making a choice.

2. Antoine de Saint-Exupery:

   Life has taught us that love does not consist in gazing at each other, but in looking outward together in the same direction.

3. Aristotle:

   Dignity does not consist in possessing honors, but in deserving them.

4. Antoine de Saint-Exupery:

   Love has taught us that love does not consist in gazing at each other but in looking outward together in the same direction.

5. Gerald W. Johnston:

   Nothing changes more constantly than the past; for the past that influences our lives does not consist of what happened, but of what men believe happened.