Meaning of the word consists in English

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consists

US /kənˈsɪsts/
UK /kənˈsɪsts/

Verb

1.

(third person singular present tense of 'consist') be composed or made up of

Example:
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The team consists of five members.
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Her diet consists mainly of fruits and vegetables.
2.

have as its essential feature

Example:
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The beauty of the plan consists in its simplicity.
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His argument consists of several key points.