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constellate
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Verb constellate has 3 senses
- constellate(v = verb.stative) dot, stud - scatter or intersperse like dots or studs; "Hills constellated with lights" is one way to continue, cover, extend
- constellate(v = verb.motion) clump, cluster, flock - come together as in a cluster or flock; "The poets constellate in this town every summer" is one way to assemble, foregather, forgather, gather, meet
- constellate(v = verb.change) Array - form a constellation or cluster; Array is one way to form
Derived form noun constellation1
Sample sentence:
Something ----s something
Derived forms noun constellation1, noun constellation2
Sample sentence:
The crowds constellate in the streets
Derived forms noun constellation1, noun constellation2
Sample sentence:
Something ----s
CIDE DICTIONARY
constellate, 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. [1913 Webster]
"The several things which engage our affections . . . shine forth and constellate in God."
[1913 Webster]
constellate, v. t.
- To unite in one luster or radiance, as stars. [1913 Webster]"Whe know how to constellate these lights." [1913 Webster]
- To set or adorn with stars or constellations; as, constellated heavens. J. Barlow. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
constellate, v.tr.
1 form into (or as if into) a constellation.
2 adorn as with stars.
1 form into (or as if into) a constellation.
2 adorn as with stars.
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