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English Dictionary: constellate by the DICT Development Group
3 results for constellate
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
constellate
v
  1. scatter or intersperse like dots or studs; "Hills constellated with lights"
    Synonym(s): dot, stud, constellate
  2. come together as in a cluster or flock; "The poets constellate in this town every summer"
    Synonym(s): cluster, constellate, flock, clump
  3. form a constellation or cluster
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Constellate \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.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Constellate \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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