verb
Meaning 1
To combine as a cluster.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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Meaning relationships
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Standard Lemma guide
constellate
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General-American: /ˈkɑn.stɛll.e͜ɪt/
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verb
Meaning 2
To fit, adorn (as if) with constellations.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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verb
Meaning 3
To (form a) cluster.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
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verb
Meaning 4
To shine with united radiance, or one general light.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
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verb
Meaning 5
form a constellation or cluster
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: form
verb
Meaning 6
come together as in a cluster or flock
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- The poets constellate in this town every summer
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: cluster, flock, clump
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: meet, gather, assemble, forgather, foregather
Narrower terms: huddle, huddle together, bunch together, bunch, bunch up
verb
Meaning 7
scatter or intersperse like dots or studs
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- Hills constellated with lights
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: dot, stud
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: cover, continue, extend
History
Etymology
From Latin constēllātus (“starred”), past participle of constēllō. Equivalent to Latin constēllō + -ate (verb-forming suffix).
Across languages
Translations
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Catalan: constel·lar — fit, adorn with constellations
- French: consteller — fit, adorn with constellations