Meaning & use
consist
To be made up of or composed of particular parts or elements.
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The committee consists of five elected members and one appointed chairperson.
A balanced diet should consist mainly of vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein.
A note on using this word
Consist is always followed by 'of' and is never used in the passive voice, unlike comprise.
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