Meaning of CONSTELLATE
| Pronunciation: | | 'kânstu`leyt
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- [v] form a constellation or cluster
- [v] come together as in a cluster or flock; "The poets constellate in this town every summer"
- [v] scatter or intersperse like dots or studs; "Hills constellated with lights"
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| | Synonyms: | | clump, cluster, dot, flock, stud |
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| | See Also: | | bunch, bunch together, bunch up, collect, congregate, constitute, cover, extend, form, gather, huddle, huddle together, make | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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\Con"stel*late\ (? or ?), v. i. [Pref. con- + L.
stellatus, p. p. of stellare to cover with stars, stella
star. See {Stellate}.]
To join luster; to shine with united radiance, or one general
light. [R.]
The several things which engage our affections . . .
shine forth and constellate in God. --Boule.
\Con"stel*late\, v. t.
1. To unite in one luster or radiance, as stars. [R.]
Whe know how to constellate these lights. --Boyle.
2. To set or adorn with stars or constellations; as,
constellated heavens. --J. Barlow.
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