consist in WordNet English dictionary

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