English English Dictionary

English English Dictionary

The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg

Result for Consist

Consist (v. i.)

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.

Consist (v. i.)

To be composed or made up; -- followed by of.

Consist (v. i.)

To have as its substance or character, or as its foundation; to be; -- followed by in.

Consist (v. i.)

To be consistent or harmonious; to be in accordance; -- formerly used absolutely, now followed by with.

Consist (v. i.)

To insist; -- followed by on.