Dictionary for writing and speaking English. 2014.
conˈsist of sth — phrasal verb to be made of particular parts or things Breakfast consisted of dry bread and a cup of tea.[/ex] My job seemed to consist of standing and smiling at people.[/ex] … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
inˈsist uˌpon sth — phrasal verb 1) to say that you must have something She insists upon fresh fruit every morning.[/ex] 2) insist on/upon doing sth to keep doing something that annoys people Why do you insist on leaving your dirty clothes all over the floor?[/ex] … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
consist in something — conˈsist in sth derived (formal) to have sth as the main or only part or feature • The beauty of the city consists in its magnificent buildings. • consist in something doing sth True education does not consist in simply being taught facts … Useful english dictionary
consist — con|sist W3 [kənˈsıst] v consist in [consist in sth] phr v [Date: 1500 1600; : Latin; Origin: consistere to stand still or firm, exist , from com ( COM ) + sistere to stand ] to be based on or depend on something ▪ Happiness does not consist in… … Dictionary of contemporary English
insist — in|sist W2S3 [ınˈsıst] v [Date: 1500 1600; : Latin; Origin: insistere [i] to stand on, continue with determination , from sistere to stand ] 1.) to say firmly and often that something is true, especially when other people think it may not be true … Dictionary of contemporary English
resist — re|sist W3 [rıˈzıst] v [Date: 1300 1400; : Latin; Origin: resistere, from sistere to stop ] 1.) [I,T usually in negatives] to stop yourself from having something that you like very much or doing something that you want to do cannot resist (doing) … Dictionary of contemporary English
assistance — as|sist|ance W2S3 [əˈsıstəns] n [U] help or support offer/provide/give assistance (to sb) ▪ We offer financial assistance to students. financial/technical/legal/military assistance ▪ Technical assistance for the product is free of charge. ▪ Can I … Dictionary of contemporary English
persist — per|sist [pəˈsıst US pər ] v [Date: 1500 1600; : French; Origin: persister, from Latin persistere, from sistere to stand firm ] 1.) [I and T] to continue to do something, although this is difficult, or other people oppose it persist in (doing)… … Dictionary of contemporary English
insist upon something — inˈsist on/upon sth derived to demand sth and refuse to be persuaded to accept anything else • We insisted on a refund of the full amount. • insist upon something doing sth They insisted upon being given every detail of the case. Main entry:… … Useful english dictionary
consist of somebody — conˈsist of sb/sth derived to be formed from the things or people mentioned • The committee consists of ten members. • Their diet consisted largely of vegetables. • consist of somebody doing sth Most of the fieldwork consisted of making tape… … Useful english dictionary
