Synonyms for

Consist

Verb / kʌˈnsɪst / Another word for consist — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to be made up or composed of

Synonyms & similar words

comprise lie dwell liein comprise compose

Synonyms by register

Formal

comprise contain include encompass

Informal

be made of be part of be in

Literary

be woven of be fashioned from

Antonyms

differ vary deviate diverge depart disagree

Common collocations

  • consist of
  • consist in
  • consist of several parts
  • consist of a team
  • consist of members
  • consist of ingredients
  • consist of a number of

Word family

noun consistency
adjective consistent

Usage note

The preposition 'of' is almost always used with 'consist' when indicating its components. 'Consist in' is used to indicate the essential nature or principle of something.

Example sentences

  1. The team consists of seven players.
  2. Her necklace consists of pearls and gold.
  3. The story consists of three chapters.
  4. This soup consists of vegetables and broth.
  5. The painting consists of bold colors and thick brushstrokes.

Quotes

  • The whole world consists of nothing but impermanent, changing, and fleeting things. - Alan Watts
  • The universe consists of non-essential entities. - Jorge Luis Borges
  • The world consists of two types of people: those who can't remember names, and those who can't forget them. - Oscar Wilde

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words