[syn: cluster, constellate, flock, clump]
3. form a constellation or cluster;
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
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.]
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The several things which engage our affections . . .
shine forth and constellate in God. --Boule.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Constellate \Con"stel*late\, v. t.
1. To unite in one luster or radiance, as stars. [R.]
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Whe know how to constellate these lights. --Boyle.
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2. To set or adorn with stars or constellations; as,
constellated heavens. --J. Barlow.
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WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
constellate
v 1: scatter or intersperse like dots or studs; "Hills
constellated with lights" [syn: dot, stud,
constellate]
2: come together as in a cluster or flock; "The poets
constellate in this town every summer" [syn: cluster,
constellate, flock, clump]
3: form a constellation or cluster