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constellate

Verb (usu participle)

con=stel=late

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constellate(v = verb.stative) dot, stud - scatter or intersperse like dots or studs; "Hills constellated with lights"

is one way to continue, cover, extend

Derived form noun constellation₁

Sample sentence:
Something ----s something

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

Derived forms noun constellation₁, noun constellation₂

Sample sentence:
The crowds constellate in the streets

Derived forms noun constellation₁, noun constellation₂

Sample sentence:
Something ----s

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]

constellate, v.tr.
1 form into (or as if into) a constellation.
2 adorn as with stars.

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