Dictionary Check: consist

"consist" is a valid word!

Scrabble 9 points
Words with Friends 11 points

Definition

verb

originate (in)

Example: "The problems dwell in the social injustices in this country"
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verb

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

Example: "The payment consists in food"
verb

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

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

be composed of

Example: "The land he conquered comprised several provinces"
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