What is the meaning of consist?

verb

• Originate (in. )
  • usage: "The problems dwell in the social injustices in this country"
  • synonyms: dwell, lie, lie in
• Have its essential character; be comprised or contained in; be embodied in.
  • usage: "The payment consists in food"; "What does love consist in"
• Be consistent in form, tenor, or character; be congruous.
  • usage: "Desires are to be satisfied only so far as consists with an approved end"
• Be composed of.
  • usage: "The land he conquered comprised several provinces"; "What does this dish consist of"
  • synonyms: comprise