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consist of (something)

To be made up of (something). Your grade consists of several factors, such as homework, projects, and test scores. This paint actually consists of several natural ingredients. I'm always skeptical of these desserts that claim to consist of healthy ingredients. If they're actually healthy, they taste terrible, and if they taste good, they're not as healthy as they claim to be.
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consist of someone or something

to include people or things; to be made up of people or things. This bread consists of flour, water, sugar, oil, and yeast. The U.S. Senate consists of two elected officials from each state.
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consist of

v.
To have something as components; be made up of something: The English test consisted of four essays.
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