CONSTELLATE

constellate

(verb) form a constellation or cluster

cluster, constellate, flock, clump

(verb) come together as in a cluster or flock; “The poets constellate in this town every summer”

dot, stud, constellate

(verb) scatter or intersperse like dots or studs; “Hills constellated with lights”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Verb

constellate (third-person singular simple present constellates, present participle constellating, simple past and past participle constellated)

(transitive) To combine as a cluster.

(transitive) To fit, adorn (as if) with constellations.

(intransitive) To (form a) cluster.

(intransitive) To shine with united radiance, or one general light.

Source: Wiktionary


Con"stel*late ( or , v. i. Etym: [Pref. con- + L. stellatus, p.p. of stellare to cover with stars, stella star. See Stellate.]

Definition: 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 radiane, 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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