Constellate

//ˈkɑn.stɛll.e͜ɪt// verb

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To combine as a cluster. transitive

    "[…] he who is solicitous for his own improvement, must not suffer his endeavours to be limited by local reputation, but select from every tribe of mortals their characteristical virtues, and constellate in himself the scattered graces which shine single in other men."

  2. 2
    form a constellation or cluster wordnet
  3. 3
    To fit, adorn (as if) with constellations. transitive

    "What Artist now dares boast that he can bring Heaven hither, or constellate any thing, So as the influence of those starres may bee Imprisond in an Herbe, or Charme, or Tree, And doe by touch, all which those starres could do?"

  4. 4
    come together as in a cluster or flock wordnet
  5. 5
    To (form a) cluster. intransitive

    "It’s no surprise that so much fiction constellates around the subject of Henry and his wives."

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  1. 6
    scatter or intersperse like dots or studs wordnet
  2. 7
    To shine with united radiance, or one general light. intransitive

    "[…] the several things which are wont most to Engage and Heighten our affections, do, in a peculiar and transcendent manner, Shine forth and Constellate in God."

Etymology

From Latin constēllātus (“starred”), past participle of constēllō. Equivalent to Latin constēllō + -ate (verb-forming suffix).

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