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consist of/be made up of
to be formed from two or more things or people:
• Lunch consisted of sandwiches and fruit. • The apartment consisted of three rooms. • The audience was largely made up of families.
be composed of
to consist of something – used especially when saying which natural substances something contains, or what kind of people are in a group:
• Every chemical element is composed of atoms. • Venus’ atmosphere is mainly composed of carbon dioxide. • The team was composed of leading scientists from around the world.
comprise
formal to consist of the things mentioned. Comprise can also be used to talk about the people or things which form something:
• The event comprises a champagne reception, two-course lunch, and a fashion show. • Men still comprise the majority of people who have the disease.
make up
( also constitute formal ) to be the things or people that form something:
• Women constitute a significant part of the workforce. • Toys make up about 10% of the company’s sales.
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Phrase(s): consist of someone or something
to include people or things; to be made up of people or things. • This bread consists of flour, water, sugar, oil, and yeast. • The U.S. Senate consists of two elected officials from each state.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs