con·sist 
(kən-sĭst)
(kən-sĭst)intr.v. con·sist·ed, con·sist·ing, con·sists
1. To be made up or composed: New York City consists of five boroughs. See Usage Note at include.
2. To have a basis; reside or lie: The beauty of the artist's style consists in its simplicity.
3. To be compatible; accord: The information consists with her account.
[Latin cōnsistere, to stand still, to be composed of : com-, intensive pref.; see COM- + sistere, to cause to stand; see stā- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.]