consist of

consist of
consist of something phrasal verb [not in progressive] (see also consist)
to be formed from two or more things or people:
    The buffet consisted of several different Indian dishes.
    consist mainly/largely/primarily of somebody/something
    The audience consisted mainly of teenagers.
    consist entirely/solely of somebody/something
    The area does not consist entirely of rich people, despite popular belief.
  ► Do not say that something ‘is consisted of’ or ‘consists’ things or people. Say that it consists of things or people.
     

THESAURUS

   ▪ 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 /kəmˈpraɪz/ 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.