состоя́ть — meaning in English

English meaning

• compose verb To make up or form the parts of something.
• consist verb To be made up of particular parts or elements.

Senses

состоя́ть is used for these senses in English:

• compose (transitive) To make up the whole; to constitute.
• consist (archaic, intransitive) To exist or be compatible.
• consist in To have the thing mentioned as the only or most important part.

compose — full definition

1. verb To make up or form the parts of something.
2. verb To create a piece of music or writing.
3. verb To calm oneself or bring one's emotions under control.

consist — full definition

1. verb To be made up of particular parts or elements.
2. noun A set of railway cars or carriages coupled together, with or without a locomotive.

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