To stand together; be in a fixed or permanent state, as a body composed of parts in union or connection; hence, to be; exist; subsist; be supported and maintained.To remain coherent, stable, or fixed.To abide; rest; be comprised, contained, performed, or expressed: followed by in.To be composed; be made up: followed by of.To be compatible, consistent, or harmonious; be in accordance; harmonize; accord: now followed by with, formerly also used absolutely.